Robert decided to join the army because he failed out of college and he was tired of dealing with his father's mental disorder. After hearing he enlisted, his fiancé broke off their engagement. Boot camp was much more difficult than Robert had anticipated. Robert began to see and hear things that were not present and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. The best explanation for why Robert developed schizophrenia is the __________ theory.
A. social factors
B. recessive genetics
C. multiple stressors
D. vulnerability
Answer: D
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A. 5-HT (serotonin) B. dopamine C. GABA D. glutamate
A central question in developmental psychology is whether the child's development is the result of genetic endowment or environmental influences. This question is usually referred to as the
a. behavior analysis debate. c. psychosocial debate. b. biology-destiny debate. d. nature-nurture debate.
Our awareness of various mental processes, such as making decisions, daydreaming, reflecting, and concentrating, is called __________
a) consciousness. b) creativity. c) intelligence. d) self-awareness.
Under what conditions is punishment effective in the control of behavior?
What will be an ideal response?