The role of sex-related functional brain differences in the predisposition to psychosis

Some evidence suggests that an individuals’ sex may affect their executive control abilities, however the current literature is inconclusive. This research explored the influence of sex on the neurobiological and cognitive mechanisms of executive control. The findings provide insight into the magnitude of sex differences on the performance of executive control tasks, as well as the underlying brain processes that may be involved. This thesis improves the understanding of sex differences and will inform research on neuropsychiatric illness where sex differences are prevalent, such as schizophrenia.