Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Influence

question 228

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the influence of genetics on the development of schizophrenia?

• A)Schizophrenia is almost entirely caused by stressors in the environment.
• B)Schizophrenia is almost entirely caused by genetic factors.
• C)Genetic transmission of schizophrenia is only found when the child is also raised by a disturbed parent.
• D)Schizophrenia is caused by a combination of a genetic predisposition and some environmental stressors.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variables

These are variables in an experiment that are expected to change as a result of an experiment's manipulation of the independent variable.

Blind Observers

Individuals who assess experimental data or conduct an evaluation without knowing the specific details or hypothesis being tested to prevent bias.

Demand Characteristics

Cues in an experiment that suggest to participants what behavior is expected, desired, or appropriate, potentially influencing the outcomes.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation, often tested through scientific method.