Which of the following statements about stress and schizophrenia is true?

A) There is no empirically demonstrated link between stress and schizophrenia.
B) Stressful circumstances can cause schizophrenia in people without a genetic disposition to the disorder.
C) Stressful events in adulthood may be especially important among people with schizophrenia who experienced adverse events in childhood.
D) No link is demonstrated between stress during childhood, adult stress, and schizophrenia.

While it is not yet fully understood how stress and schizophrenia are interconnected, research has suggested that adverse childhood experiences and stressful events in adulthood may contribute to the development of schizophrenia or trigger a relapse in individuals who are genetically vulnerable to the disorder. Therefore, option C is the most accurate statement. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the current scientific understanding of the relationship between stress and schizophrenia.