Dysregulation of auditory neuroplasticity in schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a complex brain syndrome characterized by an array of positive symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech), negative symptoms (alogia, apathy, avolition) and cognitive impairments (memory, executive functions). Although investigations of the cognitive deficits in schizophrenia have primarily concentrated on disturbances affecting higher-order cognitive processes, there is an increasing realization that schizophrenia also affects early sensory processing, which might, in fact, play a significant role in the development of higher-order cognitive impairments.
Source: Schizophrenia Research - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Patrice Voss, Maryse E. Thomas, Gerson D. Guercio, Etienne de Villers-Sidani Source Type: research