Stephanie has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia.One of her symptoms is that she has problems with reasoning,making plans,and solving problems.Her physicians have explained that this is likely caused by

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 her amygdala.

Reasoning

The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision-making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Dopamine Receptors

Proteins located on the surface of certain cells in the brain that bind dopamine and are involved in transmitting the dopamine signal.