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Alainaaa8

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The seasonality effect refers to the fact that individuals
 
  a. with schizophrenia are more likely to demonstrate symptoms during the hotter months of the year.
  b. are more likely to develop schizophrenia if they are born between February and May.
  c. are more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia between February and May.
  d. with schizophrenia are more likely to demonstrate symptoms during winter months.
  e. with schizophrenia are more likely to demonstrate symptoms during summer months.

Question 2

The viral hypothesis of schizophrenia is supported by the observation that
 
  a. children born a few months before a flu outbreak are more likely to develop schizophrenia.
  b. mothers taking antibiotics are unlikely to have schizophrenic offspring.
  c. analysis of stored serum from mothers whose children later developed schizophrenia showed evidence of maternal infection.
  d. exposure of the fetus to a virus during the third trimester is most likely to induce schizophrenia.
  e. obstetrical complications can predispose for schizophrenia.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. are more likely to develop schizophrenia if they are born between February and May.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. analysis of stored serum from mothers whose children later developed schizophrenia showed evidence of maternal infection.



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