Describe the Diathesis-Stress Explanation for Schizophrenia

question 136

Essay

Describe the diathesis-stress explanation for schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Environments

The setting or circumstances in which a person, animal, or plant grows or functions.

Nature

the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth as opposed to humans or human creations.

Nurture

Nurture refers to the influence of environmental factors, including education, culture, and life experiences, on the development and behavior of an individual, in contrast to genetically inherited traits.

Biological Influences

Biological influences are factors stemming from an organism's physiology and genetics that affect its behavior, development, and functioning.