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Question 23 1 pt: Which of the following is NOT a piece of evidence supporting the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is associated with decreased brain tissue and enlarged ventricles. All of these pieces of evidence support the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia. Cocaine and amphetamine can produce psychosis in a person who does not have schizophrenia. O Antipsychotics block dopamine receptors and reduce dopamine signaling in the brain. The brains of people with schizophrenia show an excessive number of dopamine receptors. Question 24 1 pts Tomika suffers from schizophrenia. When she experiences auditory hallucinations, which brain region is activated, as if Tomika is having a real sensory experience? Amygdala Thalamus o Occipital lobe Frontal lobe

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Question 23

Following is NOT a piece of evidence supporting the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia is

Schizophrenia is associated with decreased brain tissue and enlarged ventricles

This statement is true but it is not a piece of evidence supporting the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia. As per the hypothesis schizophrenia can be largely explained by changes in the dopamine function in the brain. The rest of the statements are evidence supporting the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia.

Question 24

When Tomika experiences auditory hallucinations, the brain region that is activated is:

Thalamus

Thalamus acts as a sensory relay in auditory function so when Tomika experiences auditory hallucinations her thalamus is activated.