Benjamin has been taking classical antipsychotics for his schizophrenia, and these drugs have been somewhat effective in reducing the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. However, as with most patients they do not seem to effectively __________.

A) reduce negative symptoms
B) reduce hallucinations
C) reduce disorganized behavior
D) reduce disorganized speech

Classical Antipsychotics

Drugs (such as Thorazine and Haldol) that block dopamine receptors. These drugs seem to treat many positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

Negative Symptoms

In psychiatry, refers to the absence of normal behaviors or functions, such as lack of emotional expression, motivation, or speech, often associated with schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia

is a mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.