Which of the Following Supports the Notion That the Prefrontal

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following supports the notion that the prefrontal cortex is related to the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

• A) Schizophrenic patients show a greater number of neurons within the gray matter of the frontal cortex.
• B) Schizophrenic patients show greater activity of the frontal cortex than do controls.
• C) Schizophrenic patients do poorly on neuropsychological tests that are sensitive to damage of the prefrontal cortex.
• D) MRI studies indicate abnormalities within the parietal cortex of schizophrenics.
• E) MRI studies indicate abnormalities within the temporal cortex of schizophrenics.

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Definitions:

Fraternalistic Deprivation

A sense of resentment or injustice felt by individuals who perceive that their group is unfairly disadvantaged compared to other groups.

Perceived Personal Deprivation

An individual's feeling or belief that they are lacking in some respect compared to others.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The Fundamental Attribution Error is a cognitive bias where people tend to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating situational explanations.

Relative Deprivation

The perception that one is worse off relative to those with whom one compares oneself.