Being Adopted into a Severely Disturbed Family Increases the Risk

question 47

True/False

Being adopted into a severely disturbed family increases the risk of schizophrenia only in those who have a biological predisposition for schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Bothering

The act of causing annoyance, worry, or discomfort to someone.

Primary Appraisals

This involves an individual's evaluation of the significance of a stressor or threatening event, assessing whether it is a harm, threat, or challenge.

Richard Lazarus

A psychologist known for his theory on stress and coping, which suggests that the experience of stress is a result of an individual's perception of stressors and their ability to manage them.

Cognitive Theory

A theoretical perspective that emphasizes the role of mental processes in understanding behavior, thoughts, and emotions.