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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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. antipsychotic medication c. psychosurgery b. electroconvulsive therapy d. sociocultural therapy