Cantor-Graae (2007) Reviewed the Research on the Development of Schizophrenia

question 36

Multiple Choice

Cantor-Graae (2007) reviewed the research on the development of schizophrenia in migrants to western Europe and reported that:

• A) Social factors do contribute to the development of schizophrenia
• B) There is a lower risk of developing schizophrenia in second-generation immigrants
• C) The stress experienced in trying to fit into the new culture plays a minor role
• D) Social integration can lead to the development of schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory nerve endings that respond to mechanical stimuli such as touch, pressure, vibration, and stretch.

Taste Description

The verbal expression used to describe the flavors perceived by the tongue, such as sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.

Fattiness

The quality of containing or consisting of fat, often referring to the composition of food or the storage of fat in organisms.

Umami

One of the five basic tastes, recognized for its savory or meaty flavor, attributed to the presence of glutamates or nucleotides.