Asked by Nargis Husain on Jun 30, 2024
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Environmental factors such as viral infections can "turn on" specific genes that predispose schizophrenia.This best illustrates the impact of
A) an impaired theory of mind.
B) selective attention.
C) epigenetic factors.
D) positive symptoms.
Epigenetic Factors
External modifications to DNA that turn genes on or off without changing the DNA sequence, affecting how cells read genes.
Viral Infections
Diseases caused by viruses that can affect various parts of the body, ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses.
Selective Attention
The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period while ignoring others; it is a mechanism of information processing.
- Ascertain the influence of external factors including seasonality of birth and exposure to viral infections on schizophrenia risk.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the influence of external factors including seasonality of birth and exposure to viral infections on schizophrenia risk.
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