A drug that decreases the activity of neurons within the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex would be expected to

A) induce both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
B) induce only the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
C) decrease the levels of dopamine within the nucleus accumbens.
D) be an effective treatment for schizophrenia.
E) be an effective treatment for thought and language disorders.

Answer: A
Rationale: A drug that decreases the activity of neurons within the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex would be expected to induce both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

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