Heinrichs (2005 ) found that the effect sizes that link schizophrenia and neuropsychological functions showed magnitudes at least twice as large as studies that link schizophrenia with structural brain imaging. He concluded that:

a) The findings prove there is no evidence of actual illness-related brain disturbance
b) Chronic stress and distress have a strong influence on cognition in those prone to this disorder
c) Cognitive deficits in schizophrenia must be due to brain injury
d) Methodological flaws are evident in previous brain imaging studies due to use of aging equipment


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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