An abnormal shrinkage of cerebral tissue is most likely to be associated with: __________?
Correct answer: A. schizophrenia.
- A. schizophrenia.
- B. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- C. dissociative disorders.
- D. dysthymic disorder.
Explanation
Structural brain changes, including reduced cerebral tissue in some regions, have been associated with schizophrenia. The other listed disorders are not the standard association for this finding.
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