Psychotherapeutic medications are treatments that are intended to reduce the symptoms of an individual suffering from psychological disorders by
A. injecting the required amount of iron that is deficient in the body.
B. applying shock to the head for the purpose of inducing therapeutically beneficial seizures.
C. altering the levels of the neurotransmitters responsible for the disorder.
D. inserting a microelectrode that delivers a constant low electrical stimulation to the affected area.
Answer: C
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