Which of the Following Statements Might Someone with a Biological

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Which of the following statements might someone with a biological perspective make about schizophrenia?

• A) It is a severe breakdown of the ego as a result of a disturbed relationship between mother and child.
• B) Its symptoms are shaped by the processes of reinforcement and extinction.
• C) Its symptoms, such as irrational beliefs, are a severe form of illogical thinking.
• D) It is caused by genetics, chemical influences, and brain structural defects.

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