A clinical psychologist compared the effectiveness of atypical and typical antipsychotics for different symptom profiles in schizophrenia. The results of the study are shown in Table 1.
| Symptom profile | Percentage of patients showing significant improvement with atypical antipsychotics | Percentage of patients showing significant improvement with typical antipsychotics |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with cognitive symptoms | 40% | 15% |
| Patients with positive symptoms | 65% | 65% |
What do the data in Table 1 seem to show about the effectiveness of atypical and typical antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia?
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