Which of the following is the most widely accepted explanation for the effectiveness of neuroleptics as antipsychotic drugs?
A. They affect dopamine and dopamine pathways in the brain.
B. They affect the receptor sites of neurotransmitters that become overactive during anxiety.
C. They help alleviate depressed mood through their effects on serotonin.
D. They help in regulating mood.
Answer: A
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