In Which of the Following Is Schizophrenia More Common

question 14

Multiple Choice

In which of the following is schizophrenia more common?

• A) in males than in females in childhood but in females than males in adulthood
• B) in males than in females in childhood but equally common between males and females in adulthood
• C) in females than males in childhood, but in males in adulthood
• D) in females than males in childhood, but equally common between males and females in adulthood

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain crucial for learning and memory.

Long-Term Memories

Information stored in the brain that can last from minutes to an entire lifetime, accessible through recall or recognition.

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain located below the thalamus, responsible for controlling hunger, thirst, emotions, body temperature, and circadian rhythms.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, which is primarily responsible for visual processing.