Haloperidol (Haldol) is effective in treating some psychological disorders by blocking the action of dopamine. Thus, we can describe haloperidol as a(n)

a) agonist.
b) tricyclic.
c) antagonist.
d) dopaminergic catalyst.


ANS: c

Psychology

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