Which of the following is seen in people with schizophrenia?
A)increased activity in the hippocampus
B)smaller volume of the hippocampus
C)normal shape of the hippocampus
D)over-generalization of learned associations

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Studies have shown that people with schizophrenia typically have a smaller volume of the hippocampus, which is a brain region involved in memory and learning. This may contribute to some of the cognitive deficits seen in schizophrenia. A and C are not typically seen in people with schizophrenia, and while D may be a symptom of some types of schizophrenia, it is not specifically related to the hippocampus.

Which of the Following Is Seen in People with Schizophrenia