1-69.What Are Endophenotypes

question 21

Multiple Choice

1-69.What are endophenotypes?

• A)Abnormally shaped cells in the brain
• B)Neurotransmitters that are slightly different in chemical composition than normal
• C)Measurable traits that are thought to be linked to specific genes that might be important in schizophrenia
• D)Specific chromosomes that are thought to be important in the genetic transmission of schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Elderspeak

A simplified speech register used by younger people when communicating with the elderly, often characterized by a slower rate, exaggerated intonation, and simpler vocabulary.

Ageism

Discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age, often targeting older adults but can affect younger people too.

Cognitive Impairment

A reduction in cognitive abilities such as memory, decision-making, or problem-solving.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A forecast that, by the virtue of being made, influences actions and attitudes in a way that brings it to realization, fueled by a cyclical reinforcement between conviction and action.