When used to treat schizophrenia, typical antipsychotics are

A. effective against negative symptoms but not against positive symptoms.
B. effective against positive symptoms but not against negative symptoms.
C. equally effective against both positive and negative symptoms.
D. ineffective against both positive and negative symptoms.


Answer: B

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