Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Psychosocial

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the psychosocial perspectives of schizophrenia?

• A)Several studies have shown that people with schizophrenia are more likely to have been born in a small town than in a large city.
• B)Torrey and Yolken argued that the link between urban living and psychosis is not due to overcrowding, but due to stress.
• C)Studies have shown that first- and second-generation immigrants have a higher incidence of acute schizophrenia symptoms than members of their ethnic group who have been in the country longer or who are native to the country.
• D)Studies suggest that many of the life events that people with schizophrenia experience prior to relapse actually may be caused by the residual symptoms.

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Definitions:

Socially Defined

Refers to concepts, roles, or norms that are constructed and recognized within a society or culture.

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity, including social roles, behaviors, and identities.

Sex

A biological characteristic defining organisms based on their reproductive functions and structures; also refers to activities related to sexual intercourse.

Biopsychosocial Approach

An approach that bridges biology, psychology, and the social environment to offer a comprehensive understanding of health and sickness.