The seasonality effect refers to:

A. the fact that individuals with schizophrenia are more likely to demonstrate symptoms during the hotter months of the year.
B. the fact that individuals are more likely to develop schizophrenia if they are born between February and May.
C. the fact that individuals are more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia between February and May.
D. the fact that individuals with schizophrenia are more likely to demonstrate symptoms during winter months.


Answer: B

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