With Respect to the Hypothesis That Schizophrenia Is Due to Structural

question 48

Multiple Choice

With respect to the hypothesis that schizophrenia is due to structural damage to the brain, it has been observed that

• A)some schizophrenics have structural abnormalities in their brains
• B)some persons displaying the symptoms of schizophrenia do not evidence structural abnormalities in their brains (using present-day techniques)
• C)some persons with structural abnormalities in their brains that resemble those found in some schizophrenics do not evidence the symptoms of schizophrenia
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Feeling Numb

A state of reduced or absent sensations, often referring to a psychological response where a person is detached from emotional or physical feeling.

Homeostasis

The ability of an organism or environment to maintain stability and balance despite changes or outside challenges.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the act of trying to prevent something by action or argument.