The Term "Demence Precoce" Was Used by Benedict Morel to Describe

question 20

Multiple Choice

The term "demence precoce" was used by Benedict Morel to describe schizophrenia and to also explain the

• A)lack of brain damage that characterizes the brain of most schizophrenics.
• B)effectiveness of psychological treatments for schizophrenia.
• C)transient nature of most schizophrenias.
• D)difference between schizophrenia and dementias of old age.

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Definitions:

Endolymph

The fluid of the membranous labyrinth and cochlear duct of the ear.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in organisms that detect and respond to external stimuli, transmitting sensory information to the nervous system.

Efferent Neurons

Neurons that transmit action potentials from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands. Compare with afferent neurons.

Sonar

Sonar is a technique that uses sound propagation (usually underwater) to navigate, communicate, or detect other vessels by sending out pulses of sound and listening for echoes.