When a Client Is Diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Asks What

question 16

Multiple Choice

When a client is diagnosed with schizophrenia and asks what could have caused the disorder, the statements that could serve as a basis for answering include which of the following?

• A) Schizophrenia may be related to abnormal cerebral structure.
• B) Schizophrenia is inherited as an autosomal recessive gene defect.
• C) Schizophrenia often develops in the absence of family psychopathology.
• D) Chronic prolonged stress may contribute to development of schizophrenia.
• E) Symptoms of schizophrenia may be associated with smoking.

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Definitions:

Triangulation

A method used in qualitative research to cross-check information and conclusions by using two or more methods, data sources, or researchers to study the same phenomenon.

Secondary Analysis

The process of using existing data collected for a different purpose to conduct a new study.

Deductive

A logical process in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the stated premises, moving from general principles to specific instances.

Inductive

A reasoning process that involves making generalizations based on specific observations or evidence.