Author Question: Which one of the following is a correct statement about the etiology of schizophrenia? a. In ... (Read 12 times)

melina_rosy · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Which one of the following is a correct statement about the etiology of schizophrenia?

a. In contrast to depression, schizophrenia does not seem to be associated
with hippocampal abnormalities.
b. Diminished dopamine 2 receptor transmission appears to be a
fundamental cause of schizophrenia.
c. There is no evidence to support de novo mutations as having an
important role in the development of schizophrenia.
d. Maternal starvation during pregnancy is associated with an increased
chance of schizophrenia occurring in the offspring.

Question 2

All of the following are risk factors that have been associated with schizophrenia except

a. Obstetrical trauma.
b. Advanced paternal age.
c. Maternal starvation during pregnancy.
d. Intimate contact with dogs during childhood.