Compared with people who do not have schizophrenia, synaptic pruning occurs ________ in people who do have the disorder.

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Research suggests that individuals with schizophrenia undergo excessive synaptic pruning, or a faster rate of elimination of synapses, especially during adolescence or young adulthood. This excess pruning is believed to be related to the development of symptoms associated with the disorder.

Compared with People Who Do Not Have Schizophrenia, Synaptic Pruning