Aleisha has a psychological disorder, and clinicians who are working on the case ordered a PET scan.The images from the PET scan show evidence of abnormally low activity in the prefrontal region of Aleisha's brain.In this case, Aleisha is likely to be diagnosed as having:

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Abnormally low activity in the prefrontal region of the brain is commonly associated with schizophrenia. While major depression and bipolar disorder are mood disorders, they do not typically involve low activity in this specific brain region. Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory and cognitive function, not a psychological disorder characterized by low activity in the prefrontal region.

Aleisha Has a Psychological Disorder, and Clinicians Who Are Working