Which of the following has NOT been proposed as a factor associated with the development of schizophrenic disorders?

a. neurological damage during prenatal development
b. excessive levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine
c. structural abnormalities in the brain
d. inadequate social skills


D

Psychology

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The Hebb rule explains which cellular process?

a. LTP b. LDP c. EPSP d. IPSP

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You are walking into a store when a man rudely cuts in front of you, almost shoving you against a store display

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