Structural abnormalities schizophrenia evaluation

Question 1

Describe suddeths research

Answer 1

• 15 sets of MZ twins where one has schizophrenia
• Found could identify 12 out of 15 of the twins by brain image alone (ventricle size)
• Individual differences are controlled

Question 2

Things that can affect results of brain scans

Answer 2

• Age
• Sex
• Severity
• Brain scanning technique used

Question 3

Time when structural abnormalities have not always been reproduced

Answer 3

• one researcher found people with schizophrenia have smaller Temporal lobes
• another research study found no abnormalities In the temporal lobe region

Question 4

Extra points

Answer 4

• Brain images can be subjective in way they are interpreted
• They are scientific procedures