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KimWrice

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A statement which accurately describe genetics and schizophrenia would be:
 
  1. One single gene is responsible for producing schizophrenia.
  2. There is strong evidence that environmental factors do not affect the risk of developing schizophrenia.
  3. 10 of first degree relatives (children, siblings, parents) are diagnosed with schizophrenia at some point in their lives.
  4. The chance of monozygotic (identical) twins both having schizophrenia is 100.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a group of students about the stigma that is often associated with mental illness. The nurse tells the group that stigma associated with mental illness is about which of the following?
 
  1. Disrespect
  2. Intelligence
  3. Respect
  4. Appreciation



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: 10 of first degree relatives (children, siblings, parents) are diagnosed with schizophrenia at some point in their lives. One single gene is not responsible for producing schizophrenia. There is strong evidence that environmental factors do affect the risk of developing schizophrenia. The chance of monozygotic (identical) twins both having schizophrenia is 25 to 39, not 100.

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Rationale: It causes others to keep their distance from someone who is not right and results in social isolation for the stigmatized person




KimWrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!


chereeb

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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