Which of the Following Statements About Brain Dysfunction and Psychiatric

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about brain dysfunction and psychiatric disorders is FALSE?

• A) Identifiable brain damage is often the cause of psychiatric disorders.
• B) Changes in brain function appear to play a role in many psychiatric disorders.
• C) Brain development can be altered by experience, potentially leading to changes in the brain that increase the risk of developing a psychiatric condition.
• D) Brain damage may increase the risk of developing a psychiatric condition.

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