Asked by Cristina Garcia Hernandez on Jul 04, 2024

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A patient has disorganized thinking associated with schizophrenia. Neuroimaging would likely show dysfunction in which part of the brain?

A) Hippocampus
B) Frontal lobe
C) Cerebellum
D) Brainstem

Disorganized Thinking

A symptom often associated with schizophrenia, characterized by fragmented thoughts and difficulty in logically connecting ideas.

Schizophrenia

A psychiatric disorder involving chronic or recurrent psychosis, characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.

Neuroimaging

The use of various techniques to directly or indirectly image the structure, function/pharmacology of the nervous system.

  • Acquire knowledge on how the organization of brain structures is connected to psychiatric symptomatology.
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Taylor NelsonJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The frontal lobe is responsible for intellectual functioning. The hippocampus is involved in emotions and learning. The cerebellum regulates skeletal muscle coordination and equilibrium. The brainstem regulates internal organs.