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RSSDopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia
The dopamine hypothesis of
schizophrenia or the
dopamine hypothesis of
psychosis is a theory that
argues that the unusual
behaviour and experiences
associated with
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Delusional parasitosis
Delusional parasitosis is a
form of psychosis in which
sufferers hold a delusional
belief they are infested
with parasites. It is
usually diagnosed as a
subtype of delusional
disorder. A related symptom
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Paranoia
In popular culture, the term
paranoia is usually used to
describe excessive concern
about one's own well-being,
sometimes suggesting a
person holds persecutory
beliefs concerning a threat
to themselves or their
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Dopamine
Dopamine is a chemical
naturally produced in the
body. In the brain, dopamine
functions as a
neurotransmitter, activating
dopamine receptors. Dopamine
can be supplied as a
medication that acts on the
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