The brains of persons with schizophrenia are usually smaller than normal, indicating that they have fewer neurons.Thus, according to Toro and Deakin, the key to treating this mental disorder may involve new therapies that promote
A) ablation.
B) neurogenesis.
C) lateralization.
D) localization of function.

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Neurogenesis, or the growth of new neurons, may be a key factor in treating schizophrenia as it could potentially increase the number of neurons in the brain, helping to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with the disorder. Ablation (choice A) involves removing or destroying brain tissue and is not a viable treatment option for schizophrenia. Lateralization (choice C) refers to the division of functions between the two hemispheres of the brain and is not directly related to treating schizophrenia. Localization of function (choice D) is the idea that specific areas of the brain are responsible for specific functions, but this is not a new therapy for treating schizophrenia.

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