When people with schizophrenia are hearing voices,the part of the brain that appears to be activated is

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Broca's area is a region in the frontal lobe of the brain that is responsible for language production. A study by Dierks et al. (1999) found that when individuals with schizophrenia were experiencing auditory hallucinations, there was increased activity in Broca's area compared to when they were not hearing voices. This suggests that the brain's language production system is involved in the experience of hearing voices in schizophrenia.

When People with Schizophrenia Are Hearing Voices,the Part of the Brain