Suppose that the presence of a particular gene is a necessary cause for the occurrence of schizophrenia. Which of the following statements would be true?
A. The gene is also a sufficient cause for the occurrence of schizophrenia.
B. There are other things besides this gene that can cause schizophrenia.
C. Most people with schizophrenia will have this gene.
D. A person with this gene may or may not become schizophrenic.
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
Why do high levels of insulin tend to increase eating? a. Insulin increases the sensitivity of taste receptors sensitive to sweets and salts
b. Insulin causes the body to store nutrients for later use instead of using them now. c. Insulin stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing heart rate and breathing rate. d. Insulin stimulates the stomach to increase its rate of contractions.
Javier is a migrant worker in a California orchard, and has been sad ever since he left his home in Central America two years ago. Although he believes he can provide more for his family by continuing the work he has, he feels down all the time, has
trouble sleeping, and has no appetite at all. He can't concentrate at anything. Given that his symptoms have lasted for two years, Javier probably has a. dysthymia. b. cyclothymia. c. major depressive disorder. d. bipolar I disorder.
Sudden death can occur
a. due to a parasympathetic rebound in reasonably healthy people. b. due to the sympathetic effect in older persons or those with heart problems. c. when the blood pressure is lowered too much. d. in all of these situations.
A lifespan psychologist would point out that the only way to understand a patient's disorder is to understand how the individual
A. developed and changed throughout his or her life. B. developed during the psychosexual stages of his or her life. C. resolved conflicts in early life. D. sees himself or herself as part of a family, a community, and a culture.