Regarding the Development of Schizophrenia, Which of the Following Statements

question 891

Multiple Choice

Regarding the development of schizophrenia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The older a man is when he fathers a child, the more likely it is that his child will develop schizophrenia because of genetic mutations in aging male reproductive cells.
• B) Schizophrenia is more common among close relatives and tends to run in families.
• C) When children of schizophrenic parents are raised away from their chaotic home environment, they are significantly less likely to become psychotic.
• D) The risk of developing schizophrenia for the general population is one percent.

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Definitions:

Complexes

A collection of thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and memories that focus on a particular concept, often unconsciously influencing behavior.

Supraordinate

A term typically used in social psychology to describe a group identity that transcends the smaller group identifications of its members, promoting broader social unity.

Inner Polarities

Refers to the opposing forces or tendencies within a person's psyche or character, often related to personality aspects that individuals struggle to reconcile or balance.

Unconscious

The unconscious consists of the processes in the mind that occur automatically and are not available to introspection, influencing thoughts and behaviors.