In his freshman year of college,Ronald began to behave irrationally and hear voices that were not really there.A psychiatrist diagnosed him as schizophrenic and prescribed a drug to reduce the psychosis Ronald was experiencing.The intended effect of the drug is likely to

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Schizophrenia is often linked to an excess amount of dopamine in the brain, which can contribute to symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. Antipsychotic medication often works by blocking or reducing the sensitivity of dopamine receptors, which can help alleviate these symptoms. Options A and D relate to drugs used for depression, while option C, which suggests increasing dopamine activity, would likely exacerbate the symptoms of schizophrenia.

In His Freshman Year of College,Ronald Began to Behave Irrationally