What Has NOT Been Proposed as a Biological Factor Associated

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Multiple Choice

What has NOT been proposed as a biological factor associated with the development of schizophrenic disorders

• A) cocaine use during adolescence 
• B) structural abnormalities in the brain 
• C) neurological damage during prenatal development 
• D) excessive levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine

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Definitions:

Stress-inoculation Therapy

A psychological therapy intended to help individuals develop skills to cope with stressful situations by anticipating and preparing for stressors.

Rational Emotive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that identifies self-defeating thoughts and feelings, challenges the rationality of those feelings, and replaces them with healthier, more productive beliefs.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative patterns of thought in order to alter unwanted behavior patterns and emotions.

Behavioral

This term refers to the actions or reactions of an organism, often in relation to its environment.