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crobinson2013

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Structural brain-imaging studies of schizophrenic patients typically reveal
 
  A) widespread abnormalities.
  B) reduced brain size.
  C) abnormally large cerebral ventricles.
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above

Question 2

Because schizophrenia appears to be a neurodevelopmental disorder, several studies have tracked the development of brain damage in schizophrenic patients. Meta-analyses of these studies indicate that
 
  A) extensive brain damage exists when patients first seek medical help and have their first brain scan.
  B) brain damage continues to develop after the initial diagnosis.
  C) damage to different areas of the brain develops at different rates.
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above


DHRUVSHAH

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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