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torybrooks

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One problem with the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia is
 
  a. the lack of response to dopamine agonists shown by some patients.
 b. the lack of response to dopamine antagonists shown by some patients.
 c. research findings showing people with schizophrenia produce abnormal amounts of dopamine.
  d. research findings showing people with schizophrenia have normal numbers of dopamine receptors.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the actions of typical and atypical antipsychotic medications?
 
  a. Both types of medication act as dopamine agonists.
  b. Both types of medication act as dopamine antagonists.
 c. Typical antipsychotics act as dopamine antagonists, but atypical antipsychotics act as dopamine agonists.
 d. Typical antipsychotics act as dopamine antagonists, and atypical antipsychotics act on neurotransmitters other than dopamine.


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xoxo123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d


torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Gracias!

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