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brutforce

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Research on neurostructural theories of schizophrenia indicates that pathoanatomic findings often include
 
  a. ventricular enlargement, brain atrophy, and diminished cerebral blood flow.
  b. ventricular blocking, brain swelling, and enhanced cerebral blood flow.
  c. decreased cortical thickness and hippocampal hyperplasia.
  d. increased cortical thickness and temporal lobe scarring.

Question 2

Which type of perceptual alteration is most commonly displayed by patients with schizophrenia?
 
  a. Auditory hallucinations
  b. Inappropriate affect
  c. Loose associations
  d. Illusions


joneynes

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Theorists have suggested that type II schizophrenia is the result of pathoanatomy, specifically increased ventricular brain ratios, brain atrophy, and decreased cerebral blood flow. The other alterations are not supported by research findings.

Answer to Question 2

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Auditory hallucinations are the most commonly experienced perceptual alteration noted in schizophrenia. Illusions are less common. The other symptoms are not altered perceptions.


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