The etiology of schizophrenia and the origin of language: overview of a theory.
Schizophrenia is present in all human populations with approximately the same incidence. Why does such illness persist given that it is associated with a reproductive disadvantage? What is the balancing advantage? A possible explanation is linked to human language. According to this hypothesis schiz...
Main Authors: | Berlim, M, Mattevi, B, Belmonte-de-Abreu, P, Crow, T |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2003
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