Asked by Karla Monsivais on Jun 22, 2024

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In your text,we saw that schizophrenia may be a function of abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity,structural defects in the brain,and genetic vulnerability.Which unifying theme of your text do these findings support

A)  Behaviour is determined by multiple causes. 
B)  Psychology is empirical. 
C)  Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. 
D)  Behaviour is shaped by our cultural heritage.

Schizophrenia

A psychiatric disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Neurotransmitter Activity

The function of chemical messengers in the nervous system that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another.

Genetic Vulnerability

The increased likelihood of developing a disorder based on the genes inherited from one's parents.

  • Recognize the effects of genetics and environmental influences on behavioral and psychological traits.
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Ailinn Enriquez -ChavezJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The findings that schizophrenia may be caused by abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity, structural defects in the brain, and genetic vulnerability suggest that multiple causes are involved in shaping behavior, supporting the unifying theme that behavior is determined by multiple causes.