Asked by Melanie Golino on May 17, 2024
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Stanley suffers from schizophrenia and experiences both hallucinations and delusions.Based on recent research,which of the following is likely responsible for his hallucinations?
A) abnormally low brain activity in the frontal lobes
B) an overabundance of dopamine receptors in the brain
C) overactivity in the thalamus
D) increased activity in his amygdala
Dopamine Receptors
Proteins located on the surface of neurons in the brain that bind to dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and many aspects of behavior.
Hallucinations
Perceptions in the absence of external stimuli, such as seeing, hearing, or feeling something that isn't there.
Schizophrenia
A psychiatric disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive functionality.
- Clarify the conceptual framework underpinning schizophrenia, with an emphasis on the involvement of dopamine.
- Comprehend the association between the structure and activity of the brain and the appearance of symptoms in schizophrenia.
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Learning Objectives
- Clarify the conceptual framework underpinning schizophrenia, with an emphasis on the involvement of dopamine.
- Comprehend the association between the structure and activity of the brain and the appearance of symptoms in schizophrenia.
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