AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A genetic predisposition on its own, without superimposed environmental risk factors, generally does not give rise to schizophrenia. Environmental risk factors are many, and include pregnancy complications, prenatal stress and nutrition, and adverse childhood experiences.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Urbanicity. Growing up and/or living in an urban environment has frequently been associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia or psychosis in general [88, 89, 90, 91].

Detailed explanation-4: -Paul Eugen Bleuler and the origin of the term schizophrenia (SCHIZOPRENIEGRUPPE)

Detailed explanation-5: -They suggest that certain differences in the boundaries of your DNA structure raise your risk of the disease. Researchers found these changes more often in people with schizophrenia.