Which of the Following Statements About Stress and Schizophrenia Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about stress and schizophrenia is true?

• A)There is no empirically demonstrated link between stress and schizophrenia.
• B)Stressful circumstances can cause schizophrenia in people without a genetic disposition to the disorder.
• C)Stressful events in adulthood may be especially important among people with schizophrenia who experienced adverse events in childhood.
• D)No link is demonstrated between stress during childhood, adult stress, and schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information necessary for cell growth, division, and function.

Genes

Units of hereditary information that are made up of DNA and govern the development of traits and characteristics through the synthesis of proteins.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, resulting in two genetically identical individuals.

Identical Genes

Genes that are exactly the same in sequence and function, often referring to the genetic material shared by identical twins.