Which of the following would have the greatest impact on the likelihood of someone developing negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

A. having an older father
B. excessive birth weight
C. brain damage
D. a "schizophrenia gene"


Answer: C

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Dizygotic twins are MORE likely to inherit ____ than monozygotic twins

a. more likely to inherit schizophrenia b. more likely to inherit depression c. more likely to inherit autism d. less likely to inherit disorders

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How many distractors does this item contain?

a. 0 b. 1 c. 3 d. 4

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Which of the following statements is true of neurotransmitters?

A) Neurotransmitters have identical chemical structures that can fit into any receptor site. B) "Loose" neurotransmitters are held by synapses before being released into the synaptic fluid. C) Once released by the synaptic vesicles, all the molecules of a neurotransmitter find their way into receptor sites. D) "Loose" neurotransmitters are either broken down or reabsorbed by the axon terminal.

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The relationship between the is NOT measured directly by cognitive psychologists

a. physiological response and the behavioral outcome b. cognitive task and the behavioral outcome c. cognitive task and the physiological response d. cognitive task and the mental response

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