The predisposition model of schizophrenia suggests that

A. schizophrenia has genetic causes.
B. individuals may inherit an inborn sensitivity to schizophrenia.
C. expressed emotion cannot trigger schizophrenic symptoms.
D. schizophrenia is not related to social rejection.


Answer: B

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