Because Schizophrenia Appears to Be a Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Several Studies

question 8

Multiple Choice

Because schizophrenia appears to be a neurodevelopmental disorder, several studies have tracked the development of brain damage in schizophrenic patients. Meta-analyses of these studies indicate that

• A) extensive brain damage exists when patients first seek medical help and have their first brain scan.
• B) brain damage continues to develop after the initial diagnosis.
• C) damage to different areas of the brain develops at different rates.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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