Studies of schizophrenia indicate that this condition correlates with
A) increased cortical thickening during young adulthood.
B) increased cortical thickening during adolescence.
C) abnormally large amounts of cortical thinning during young adulthood.
D) abnormally large amounts of cortical thinning during adolescence.

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Studies suggest that individuals with schizophrenia experience abnormally large amounts of cortical thinning during adolescence, which may contribute to the onset of symptoms. This thinning is typically most pronounced in the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in complex cognitive processes like decision-making and working memory.

Studies of Schizophrenia Indicate That This Condition Correlates with