Which of the following statements is true of schizophrenia with regard to adolescence?
a. The pruning of the synapses in the brain normally reduces its efficiency.
b. The first full-blown episode of schizophrenia usually occurs during adolescence or early adulthood.
c. Adolescents with schizophrenia do not show any significant tissue loss in the brain.
d. Healthy teenagers lose a large portion of the brain's gray matter.
Answer: b. The first full-blown episode of schizophrenia usually occurs during adolescence or early adulthood.
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