In general, typical antipsychotic drugs work by:
A) inhibiting the reuptake process of serotonin.
B) increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain.
C) blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.
D) inhibiting the function of the hypothalamus.
Answer: C
Rationale: The first generation of antipsychotic medications (e.g., Thorazine, Halodol) was designed to block dopamine receptors.
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