A major factor that distinguishes typical (first-generation) from atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic medications is
a. the typical antipsychotics tend to produce Parkinsonian-like symptoms, whereas the atypical antipsychotics do not.
b. the typical antipsychotics are more useful in treating the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, whereas the atypical antipsychotics are more effective in alleviating the positive symptoms.
c. the atypical antipsychotics are more useful in treating bipolar disorder, whereas the typical antipsychotics are more useful in treating schizophrenia.
d. the atypical antipsychotics produce reinforcing effects and have an abuse liability far greater than that of the typical antipsychotics.
e. the atypical antipsychotics are more effective in treating the less-commonly experienced symptoms of psychosis, whereas the typical antipsychotics alleviate the more common symptoms.
Answer: A
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Calculate the standard error of difference
What will be an ideal response?