In general, antipsychotic drugs work by

a. inhibiting the reuptake process of serotonin.
b. increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain.
c. reducing dopamine activity in the brain.
d. inhibiting the function of the hypothalamus.
e. blocking the impact of the enzyme called monoamine oxidase


c. reducing dopamine activity in the brain.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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