Which of the Following Statements Might Someone with a Biological

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements might someone with a biological perspective make about schizophrenia?

• A) It is a severe breakdown of the ego as a result of a disturbed relationship between mother and child.
• B) Its symptoms are shaped by the processes of reinforcement and extinction.
• C) Its symptoms, such as irrational beliefs, are a severe form of illogical thinking.
• D) It is caused by genetics, chemical influences, and brain structural defects.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt by an individual harboring two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Death Penalty

A legal punishment where a person is put to death by the state as a consequence for a crime.

Pro-Death Penalty

Support for capital punishment, which involves executing individuals as a penalty for severe crimes.

Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that inconsistency among beliefs or behaviors causes an uncomfortable psychological tension that people are motivated to reduce.