AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Antipsychotic medications are the first-line medication treatment for schizophrenia. They have been shown in clinical trials to be effective in treating symptoms and behaviors associated with the disorder.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first antipsychotic medications, chlorpromazine and haloperidol, were dopamine D2 antagonists. These and similar medications are known as first-generation, typical, or conventional antipsychotics. Other antipsychotics, beginning with clozapine, are known as second-generation, atypical, or novel antipsychotics.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cognitive behavioral therapy, also known as CBT, may be a treatment option for people with schizophrenia. CBT teaches a person to modify beliefs or behaviors that may be leading to negative emotions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chlorpromazine was the first antipsychotic and was followed by a large number of other antipsychotics, many with diverse chemical structures. However, so far, no antipsychotic has been shown to be significantly more effective than chlorpromazine in treating schizophrenia with the notable exception of clozapine.