Which of the Following Might Explain Gender Differences in Schizophrenia

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might explain gender differences in schizophrenia?

• A) Women have a better prognosis because they have more social supports available to them
• B) Women have a better prognosis than men because estrogen levels may act as a protective factor
• C) Men have a better prognosis than women because testosterone levels reduce psychotic symptoms
• D) Men have a worse prognosis than women because they are more likely to develop disorders with disruptive behaviours

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Definitions:

Apathetic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern; a lack of emotion or passion.

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental health disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Fraternal Twin

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, making them genetically similar as typical siblings rather than identical.

Genetic Factors

Components found in the genetic material of an organism that affect characteristics, actions, and the likelihood of developing specific diseases or conditions.