What might explain the premorbid stage of schizophrenia? What does its existence tell us about the causes of the disorder?

What will be an ideal response?


The existence of motoric, language, and social difficulties from a very young age indicates that there are abnormalities in brain structure and functioning that likely underlie schizophrenia. The similarity among these signs and symptoms between people from many different family situations indicates that similar brain problems may be at the root of these problems.

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Which of the following statements is not true of REBT?

(a) People have inborn drives toward self-actualization and irrational thinking. (b) REBT clinicians are more likely to rely on persuasion and teaching than are cognitive therapists. (c) REBT is not appropriate for group and family counseling. (d) Establishment of mutual liking and rapport is less important in REBT than in many other treatment approaches.

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Bandura's research suggests that the increasing violence in video games and on television will:

(a) teach people about the negative impact of violence. (b) have no impact; people know that is not real life. (c) promote violent behaviors. (d) contribute to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Paying attention to the ideas of other in important in brainstorming because

a. It keeps the group from repeating rejected ideas b. It allows the minority to include their ideas c. It activates low-accessible ideas d. It makes no difference

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Original sin is a medieval concept that states that all infants are born with a hereditary stain left behind from Adam's sin

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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