Neuroimaging studies have shown that in the brains of people with schizophrenia:

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Neuroimaging studies have consistently shown that people with schizophrenia have decreased volume and functioning in various brain regions such as the prefrontal cortex, medial temporal lobe, and thalamus. This is thought to contribute to the cognitive and perceptual deficits seen in schizophrenia. Option A is incorrect as the amygdala and hippocampus are not consistently overactive in schizophrenia; rather, abnormalities in the functioning of these regions have been associated with emotional and memory difficulties in people with schizophrenia. Option C is incorrect as increased volume in the frontal lobes is not consistently seen in schizophrenia, although some studies have reported this finding. Option D is incorrect as there are commonalities in brain function abnormalities between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but the specific regions affected vary between the two conditions.

Neuroimaging Studies Have Shown That in the Brains of People