What are the biological factors involved in schizophrenia?
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should center on three biological factors: the role of genetics (the
diathesis-stress model should figure prominently in this discussion); brain biochemistry,
especially the role of dopamine in the disorder; and finally, the involvement of neurological
problems, such as brain damage, loss of brain tissue, viral infection, and birth trauma.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Research by Steiner indicates that neonates respond positively to which of the following
flavors? a. Salt b. Sweet c. Bitter d. Sour
________ is used in situations where you may want to examine the relationship between two variables when the influence of a third is removed from only one of these variables.
A. Multiple regression B. Partial correlation C. Factor analysis D. Part correlation
A neuron is also called a:
a. glial cell.
b. precursor cell.
c. nerve cell.
d. neurotransmitter.