Which of the following is an environmental risk factor that increases one’s likelihood of developing schizophrenia?
a. Having been exposed to the flu virus in utero.
b. Having been exposed to an abundance of vitamin D in utero.
c. Growing up in a small town or rural community.
d. All of the above are environmental risk factors that increase one’s likelihood of developing schizophrenia.
e. There are no environmental risk factors for developing schizophrenia; only one’s genetic make-up determines whether he or she will experience psychosis.
Answer: A
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