Billy,who has schizophrenia,experiences auditory hallucinations.Based on research using PET scans,which brain structure is active when Billy experiences these hallucinations?

A) thalamus
B) amygdala
C) hippocampus
D) frontal lobe

Auditory Hallucinations

Experiencing the perception of sound, such as voices, music, or noises, in the absence of an external auditory stimulus.

PET Scans

Short for Positron Emission Tomography, a type of imaging test that helps reveal how your tissues and organs are functioning by using a small amount of radioactive material.

Amygdala

A structure in the brain involved in processing emotions, particularly those related to survival, such as fear and aggression.