Which of the Following Increases the Probability That Someone Will

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following increases the probability that someone will develop schizophrenia?

• A) Having an older than average father.
• B) Having at least one older brother.
• C) Being the only child in the family.
• D) Having a mother who is older than the father.

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Definitions:

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves an experiential, physiological, and behavioral response to a personally significant matter.

Envy

A feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, or possessions.

Competition

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Dramaturgical Analysis

A perspective in sociology that interprets social interactions as if they were part of a theatrical performance, where individuals are actors on stages with roles, scripts, costumes, and sets.