Neurocognitive Functioning in Patients with Schizophrenia An Overview

Terry E. Goldberg
Clinical Brain Disorders Branch
National Institute of Mental Health
Neurosciences Center at St. Elizabeths
Washington, DC 20032.

and

James M. Gold
Clinical Research Services Branch
National Institute of Mental Health
Neurosciences Center at St. Elizabeths
Washington, DC 20032.

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