What Has Research Shown Concerning the Link Between Schizophrenia and the Lateral

question 9

Multiple Choice

What has research shown concerning the link between schizophrenia and the lateral ventricles of the brain?

• A)On average,schizophrenics have enlarged lateral ventricles.
• B)All patients with schizophrenia have enlarged lateral ventricles.
• C)Enlarged lateral ventricles are found only in schizophrenia.
• D)Enlarged lateral ventricles predict early onset of schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Cleaning Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, often related to an excessive need for cleanliness and order.

Checking Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, typically aimed at preventing some dreaded event or situation.

Mania

A mental state characterized by extremely elevated mood, energy, and activity levels, often associated with bipolar disorder.

Dissociative Fugue

A dissociative disorder in which one has a complete loss of memory of one’s entire identity, travels away from home, and may assume a new identity.