The Figure Below Shows That the Human Population Was Small

question 68

Multiple Choice

The figure below shows that the human population was small and relatively stable for nearly 12,000 years, but has increased dramatically in the past 200 years.
How might this increase in population growth be explained?

• A)Disease prevented any significant growth of the human population.
• B)For most of human history people were too malnourished to have children.
• C)People simply chose to have fewer children in the past than at present.
• D)Prior human populations were at existing carrying capacities but newly developed technologies have raised the carrying capacity and permitted the recent expansion.

Understand the definitions and distinguish between various mental disorders and conditions related to schizophrenia and its spectrum.

Identify genetic and environmental factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia.

Comprehend the role of neurotransmitters and brain structure differences in individuals with schizophrenia.

Analyze the impact of prenatal conditions, birth difficulties, and early life experiences on the risk of developing schizophrenia.