The hypothesis that dopamine is involved in schizophrenia is supported by the finding that __________.

A. reserpine depletes monoamine vesicles and makes schizophrenia worse
B. cocaine and amphetamine induce negative schizophrenia symptoms
C. drugs that induce schizophrenic symptoms are dopamine antagonists
D. dopamine antagonists relieve the positive symptoms of schizophrenia


Answer: D

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