All of the Following Structures Are Part of a Brain

question 15

Multiple Choice

All of the following structures are part of a brain circuit that is linked to schizophrenia EXCEPT:

• A) the prefrontal cortex.
• B) the amygdala.
• C) the substantia nigra.
• D) the superior colliculus.

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Definitions:

Representativeness

A cognitive heuristic where an individual judges the probability or frequency of an event by how much the event resembles the typical case.

Availability

The state of being able to be used or obtained; accessibility.

External Locus

A belief that outcomes of events are determined by external forces or fate, rather than one's own actions.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed.