Traditional antipsychotics appear to _____.
A. decrease activity at dopamine receptors
B. increase activity at dopamine receptors
C. target specific dopamine receptors
D. target specific serotonin receptors
Answer: A. decrease activity at dopamine receptors
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a. operant b. instrumental c. social d. classical
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