Biological Explanations Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Genetic factors
A
Emphasise importance of inherited factors
2
Q
Family studies
A
SZ more common among biological relatives
3
Q
Twin studies
A
High concordance rate for identical rather than non identical twins
4
Q
Neural correlates - the dopamine hypothesis
A
Claimed excess of dopamine causes positive symptoms of SZ
5
Q
Evidence from drugs
A
Drugs that increase dopamine causing SZ symptoms and drugs decreasing dopamine reducing symptoms
