The brains of persons with schizophrenia are usually smaller than normal, indicating that they have fewer neurons.Thus, according to Toro and Deakin, new therapies that promote ______ may hold the key to treating this mental disorder.
A)ablation
B)neurogenesis
C)lateralization
D)a localization of function

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The statement suggests that schizophrenia patients have fewer neurons and smaller brain size. Therefore, therapies promoting neurogenesis (the growth of new neurons) could potentially help in the treatment of this disorder. Choices A, C, and D are not relevant to the statement.

The Brains of Persons with Schizophrenia Are Usually Smaller Than