Research on the Causes of Schizophrenia Strongly Suggests That

question 198

Multiple Choice

Research on the causes of schizophrenia strongly suggests that

• A) there is a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia.
• B) almost anybody will develop schizophrenia if exposed to extensive environmental stress.
• C) schizophrenia patients suffer from a deficiency of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
• D) if adopted children's adoptive parents have schizophrenia,they will,too.

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Definitions:

Standpoint Theory

A perspective that an individual's experiences, knowledge, and communication behaviors are shaped by the social groups to which they belong.

Cultural Backgrounds

The diverse set of traditions, values, heritage, and beliefs that contribute to the social, ethnic, or national identity of an individual or group.

Different Perceptions

The variation in how individuals interpret or view the same situation or information based on personal experiences and biases.

Causal Attribution Theory

A concept in social psychology that examines how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behaviors and events.