Atypical antipsychotic drugs have been shown to be ________ in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.

A) ineffective when compared to typical antipsychotic drugs
B) more effective than typical antipsychotic drugs
C) just as effective as typical antipsychotic drugs
D) ineffective compared to electroconvulsive therapy

Research studies have shown that atypical antipsychotic drugs are generally more effective than typical antipsychotic drugs in treating symptoms of schizophrenia. Atypical antipsychotic drugs have been associated with lower levels of side effects such as movement disorders, making them more tolerable to patients.