Deficits in Working Memory in People with Schizophrenia May Be

question 68

Multiple Choice

Deficits in working memory in people with schizophrenia may be caused by a(n) _____ in the prefrontal cortex.

• A) increased amount of dopamine
• B) lack of sufficient dopamine
• C) lack of dopamine receptors
• D) inactive dopamine receptor

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Definitions:

Nerve Net

A simple nervous system found in some invertebrates, consisting of interconnected neurons with no central brain.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body, enabling sensory perception, coordination, and response to stimuli.

Annelids

A phylum of segmented worms that includes earthworms, leeches, and polychaetes, characterized by a segmented body structure.

Flatworms

A group of invertebrates within the phylum Platyhelminthes, known for their flat, soft bodies.