Cases of Schizophrenia

question 148

Multiple Choice

Cases of schizophrenia:

• A) vary in severity, duration, and prognosis.
• B) occur from living in an unpredictable environment.
• C) result from erratic, cold, rejecting mothers.
• D) are seldom associated with biological factors.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restrictions on food intake and often starvation.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking and behavior.

Epigenetic Factors

External modifications to DNA that turn genes on or off without changing the DNA sequence, affecting how cells read genes.

Viral Infections

Diseases caused by viruses that can affect various parts of the body, ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses.