Which of the Following Statements Is True of Schizophrenia with Regard

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of schizophrenia with regard to adolescence?

• A) The pruning of the synapses in the brain normally reduces its efficiency.
• B) The first full-blown episode of schizophrenia usually occurs during adolescence or early adulthood.
• C) Adolescents with schizophrenia do not show any significant tissue loss in the brain.
• D) Healthy teenagers lose a large portion of the brain's gray matter.

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