Research on the brains of people with schizophrenia suggests problems with the structure that organizes sensory information and routes it to appropriate parts of the brain; that is, the ________________. This malfunctioning structure may therefore be responsible for schizophrenic hallucinations and other disturbing sensory experiences.
A)cerebellum
B)reticular formation
C)hippocampus
D)thalamus
E)pons

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The thalamus is the brain structure responsible for organizing sensory information and routing it to the appropriate parts of the brain. Malfunctions in the thalamus are believed to contribute to the hallucinations and sensory disturbances experienced by individuals with schizophrenia.

Research on the Brains of People with Schizophrenia Suggests Problems