AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following may be the important link which means that unemployment, poverty and a poorer standard of living are all associated with schizophrenia?
A
Increased social stress
B
People feel they belong
C
Improved access to treatment services
D
Better diet
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The exact causes of schizophrenia are unknown. Research suggests a combination of physical, genetic, psychological and environmental factors can make a person more likely to develop the condition. Some people may be prone to schizophrenia, and a stressful or emotional life event might trigger a psychotic episode.

Detailed explanation-2: -The longer the cohort members were in a low-income state growing up, the higher their likelihood of developing schizophrenia. If at any point they moved into a higher income level, the risk was diminished.

Detailed explanation-3: -Poverty in childhood and among adults can cause poor mental health through social stresses, stigma and trauma. Equally, mental health problems can lead to impoverishment through loss of employment or underemployment, or fragmentation of social relationships.

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