Which of the following statements is true of schizophrenia with regard to adolescence?
A) The pruning of the synapses in the brain normally reduces its efficiency.
B) The first full-blown episode of schizophrenia usually occurs during adolescence or early adulthood.
C) Adolescents with schizophrenia do not show any significant tissue loss in the brain.
D) Healthy teenagers lose a large portion of the brain's gray matter.

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The first full-blown episode of schizophrenia usually occurs during adolescence or early adulthood, making it a critical time for early diagnosis, intervention, and treatment. The other options are inaccurate; A is describing a normal developmental process, C is incorrect as individuals with schizophrenia often have decreased brain volume and tissue loss, and D is incorrect as there is not a significant loss of gray matter in healthy teenagers.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Schizophrenia with Regard