People with schizophrenia who are given large doses of certain medications begin to smack their lips and grimace. They look as though they are getting worse instead of better. The fact that treatment leads to these additional symptoms illustrates ____.
A) that the medication is pathognomonic for schizophrenia
B) iatrogenic effects
C) analogue effects
D) the need for double-blind research designs

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Iatrogenic effects refer to adverse conditions or symptoms that result from medical treatment or advice. In this case, the smacking of lips and grimacing are side effects caused by the medication given to treat schizophrenia, illustrating iatrogenic effects.

People with Schizophrenia Who Are Given Large Doses of Certain