Neural correlates Flashcards
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+Johnstone et al
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+Johnstone et al, people with schizophrenia have enlarged ventricles associated with brain damage compared to those without
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Abnormalities in brain areas
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–Areas in the brain where damage or abnormalities are associated with schizophrenia, fmri and brain scanning techniques have shown abnormalities in brain areas are associated with schizophrenia including enlarged ventricles, as well as damage to central brain areas and the prefrontal cortex potentially causing negative symptoms
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Limitations
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-Correlation doesn’t mean causation
-Reductionist, environmental factors are involved
-Overlooks the role of neurotransmitters
-Cognitive explanation.
