As a Prevention Method, Researchers Have Looked at the Classic

question 22

Multiple Choice

As a prevention method, researchers have looked at the classic at-risk study from the 1960s by Mednick and Schulsinger.In this study, which of the following factors is an environmental influence that may trigger the onset of schizophrenia?

• A)self-esteem
• B)drug use
• C)social skills
• D)instability of the family

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Definitions:

Syphilitic Chancre

A painless ulcer that typically forms at the site of infection in the early stage of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

Serous Discharge

A clear, thin, and watery fluid that can emanate from a wound, indicating either normal healing or the early stages of infection.

Carcinoma Lesion

A malignant lesion or tumor that arises from epithelial cells, often found in the skin or lining of internal organs.

Prostate-specific Antigen

A protein produced by the prostate gland, elevated levels of which can indicate prostate cancer or other prostate disorders.