For a Class Project, Brenda Read About the Results of Several

question 48

Multiple Choice

For a class project, Brenda read about the results of several studies investigating the causes of schizophrenia. Some of the studies seemed to indicate that schizophrenia is genetic, while others indicated that schizophrenia could be triggered by environmental factors. Eventually, Brenda had to accept that schizophrenia is a complicated disease, and that there probably is not a clear-cut reason why some people develop it. This illustrates what critical thinking habit?

• A) examine assumptions and biases
• B) examine the nature and source of the evidence
• C) tolerate ambiguity
• D) consider alternatives

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Definitions:

Shared Environment

Aspects of an individual's environment that are experienced in common with others, such as family living conditions, which can influence their development.

Gene

A unit of heredity made up of DNA (or RNA in some viruses) that is responsible for passing characteristics from parents to offspring.

Chromosome

A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Hereditary Transmission

The process by which genetic information is passed from parents to offspring through their genes.