Suppose That the Presence of a Particular Gene Is a Necessary

question 116

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the presence of a particular gene is a necessary cause for the occurrence of schizophrenia. Which of the following statements would be true?

• A) The gene is also a sufficient cause for the occurrence of schizophrenia.
• B) There are other things besides this gene that can cause schizophrenia.
• C) Most people with schizophrenia will have that gene.
• D) A person with that gene may or may not become schizophrenic.

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Definitions:

Retrieval Failure

The inability to recall information from memory due to absence of cues or encoding problems.

Metamemory

An understanding about the processes that underlie memory, which emerges and improves during middle childhood.

Working Memory

A cognitive system that holds information temporarily for processing, crucial for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Recall

The ability of the brain to retrieve and access information and memories previously stored.