Asked by Sandra Mason on May 22, 2024

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Schizophrenia may be related to abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity,structural defects in the brain,and genetic vulnerabilities.Which of your textbook's unifying themes are these observations most directly related to

A)  Heredity and environment jointly influence behaviour. 
B)  Behaviour is shaped by cultural heritage. 
C)  Behaviour is determined by multiple causes. 
D)  Psychology is empirical.

Genetic Vulnerabilities

predispositions encoded in an individual's genes that may increase their risk for certain health conditions or diseases.

Neurotransmitter Activity

The action or process by which neurotransmitters are released by neurons, bind to receptors, and transmit signals across synapses in the nervous system.

Structural Defects

Faults or imperfections in the construction or composition of something, which may affect its strength, function, or aesthetics.

  • Recognize the multifaceted causes of psychological disorders and the relevance of biological factors.
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Ajitha EbenezerMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The observations that schizophrenia may be related to abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity, structural defects in the brain, and genetic vulnerabilities indicate that the disorder is influenced by multiple causes, which is most directly related to the unifying theme that "Behaviour is determined by multiple causes."