Brain Scans and Autopsies of the Brains of Patients with Schizophrenia

question 36

Multiple Choice

Brain scans and autopsies of the brains of patients with schizophrenia have shown:

• A)smaller ventricles.
• B)heavier brains because of increased glial growth.
• C)a decrease in the number of neurons in the prefrontal cortex.
• D)a larger parahippocampal gyrus.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A neutral stimulus that, through its connection with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually induces a conditioned response.

Loud Noise

A type of environmental stimulus characterized by high amplitude sound waves, which can potentially cause hearing damage or stress.

Unconditioned Response

Is an automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior conditioning or learning, such as salivating in response to food.

Fear of Loud Noise

An instinctual or conditioned response to loud sounds, often involving feelings of anxiety or panic.