Which of the Following Is True About Factors Contributing to the Development

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia?

• A)Strong evidence for a single genetic component to schizophrenia exists and fully explains the connection between genetics and the disorder.
• B)All people with schizophrenia show structural and functional abnormalities in the brain including highly active prefrontal cortex and smaller ventricles.
• C)Prenatal and birth difficulties have been implicated as factors contributing to the development of schizophrenia.
• D)Prenatal exposure to viruses during the third trimester of gestation decreases the risk of developing schizophrenia as it allows the fetal immune system to build resistance.

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Definitions:

Freud's Model

This refers to Sigmund Freud's theoretical framework for understanding the human psyche, consisting of the id, ego, and superego.

Id

In Freudian psychology, the component of personality that is responsible for our basic desires and drives.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and others.

Ego

The part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.