Author Question: Which of the following is NOT true of the etiology of schizophrenia? a. There is strong evidence ... (Read 55 times)

jCorn1234 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Which of the following is NOT true of the etiology of schizophrenia?

a. There is strong evidence of hereditary factors based on the concordance rates in twin studies and schizophrenic parental correlations.
b. Dopamine levels are low, explaining why marijuana consumption seems to help schizophrenics feel better.
c. Structural brain deterioration as evidenced by enlarged brain ventricles could be either a cause or a consequence of schizophrenia.
d. Predisposition for schizophrenia due to prenatal malnutrition or maternal infections.

Question 2

Marta has symptoms related to more than one of the subtypes of schizophrenia. She most likely suffers from

a. misdiagnosis. c. disorganized schizophrenia.
b. catatonic schizophrenia. d. undifferentiated schizophrenia.