Biological Therapies (Schizophrenia) 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologySchizophreniaA2/A-levelAQA Created by: carlamckenzieCreated on: 19-04-16 13:00 What are antipsychotics? Drugs that are effective in treating psychotic illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar 1 of 6 What are the two types of antipsychotics? Conventional and Atypical 2 of 6 What are conventional antipsychotics used for? To combat positive symptoms of schizophrenia 3 of 6 What are atypical antipsychotics used for? To combat positive symptoms, however there have been some claims that they have a beneficial effect on negative symptoms too 4 of 6 Using a brief outline, how do conventional antipsychotics work? They reduce the effects of dopamine, therefore reducing the symptoms of schizophrenia 5 of 6 What are conventional antipsychotics also known as and why? Dopamine antagonists as they bind to dopamine receptors but don't stimulate them, therefore blocking their action. 6 of 6
Describe and evaluate family dysfunction as an explanation for schizophrenia 4.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings
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