The term "démence précoce"-mental deterioration at an early age-was used by Benedict Morel to describe schizophrenia and to explain the __________.

A. lack of brain damage that characterizes the brains of most schizophrenics
B. effectiveness of psychological treatments for schizophrenia
C. transient nature of most schizophrenias
D. difference between schizophrenia and dementias of old age

Answer: D

Psychology

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