Which piece of evidence does NOT support the monoamine hypothesis of depression?
A. Dopamine agonists like amphetamine are not effective antidepressants.
B. Serotonin and norepinephrine are involved in behaviors that are disrupted in depression.
C. Drugs that increase activity of serotonin are effective antidepressant treatments.
D. Drugs that block the reuptake of norepinephrine are effective antidepressant treatments.
Answer: A
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