Longitudinal Brain Imaging Studies Indicate That in People with Schizophrenia

question 185

Multiple Choice

Longitudinal brain imaging studies indicate that in people with schizophrenia:

• A) brain ventricles become smaller over time
• B) the frontal and occipital lobes show a dramatic increase in activity
• C) the amount of overall brain tissue is reduced
• D) both the amygdala and hippocampus become almost inactive

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