Why Did Kraeplin Originally Give the Name "Dementia Praecox" to Schizophrenia

question 72

Multiple Choice

Why did Kraeplin originally give the name "dementia praecox" to schizophrenia?

• A) He believed the disorder resulted from premature neurotransmitters in the brain
• B) He believed the disorder resulted from brain trauma
• C) He believed the disorder resulted from premature deterioration of the brain
• D) He believed the disorder resulted from alcohol dementia

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