Research Evidence Links the Brain Abnormalities of Schizophrenia to ________

question 36

Multiple Choice

Research evidence links the brain abnormalities of schizophrenia to ________ during prenatal development.

• A)maternal stress
• B)a viral infection contracted
• C)abnormal levels of certain hormones
• D)the weight of the unborn child

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Definitions:

Mammy

A stereotypical image of a black woman, depicted as devoted and submissive, serving her white employers.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one’s social group, which can impair performance and contribute to disparities.

Threatened Domain

An area or aspect of an individual's life or identity that feels at risk or under attack, causing stress or defensive reactions.

Positive Stereotypes

Generalizations about a group that are seen in a positive light, but can still have restrictive effects by limiting individual expression.