What Is One of the Indirect Lines of Evidence Supporting

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is one of the indirect lines of evidence supporting the hypothesis that viral infections play a role in the etiology of some cases of schizophrenia?

• A)The rates of schizophrenia tend to be elevated during periods of famine.
• B)There is a slightly elevated rate of schizophrenia among people born in the winter months.
• C)There is a correlation between indices of air pollution and rates of schizophrenia around the world.
• D)High doses of drugs designed to fight viral infections can reduce some of the symptoms of schizophrenia.

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