If Psychological and Sociocultural Explanations Are to Make the Same

question 140

Multiple Choice

If psychological and sociocultural explanations are to make the same kind of progress in understanding schizophrenia that biological explanations have, then they must:

• A) come up with more precise theories that explain how psychological and sociocultural factors contribute to schizophrenia.
• B) rely exclusively on experiments to generate new knowledge within their disciplines.
• C) acknowledge that biological explanations are the direction of the future and move on to other topics of study.
• D) eventually merge with biological approaches, since they have difficulty explaining the causes of schizophrenia.

Examine the consequences of legal decisions, such as sentencing in a kidnapping case.

Assess the influence of lifestyle changes, such as the rise of convenience foods, on health and society.

Comprehend the reasons behind the delay in the average age of first marriages.

Understand the societal implications of popular culture, like the "C.S.I. effect" on crime-solving.

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Definitions:

Hurriedness

The state of doing something more quickly than usual, often under pressure.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting concern about a future event.

Frequently Glancing

the action of looking at something or someone quickly and often, especially in a nervous or surreptitious manner.

Stacked Questions

A method of asking several questions at once, which can overwhelm respondents and potentially lead to unclear or biased answers.