"Biological Explanations For SZ: Genetics"

Question 1

What does the Genetic explanation of SZ state about SZ

Answer 1

It’s hereditary and Passed on from parents

Question 2

According to the genetic explanation, what is every person born with

Answer 2

A genetic predisposition to SZ

Question 3

According to the Genetic Explanation, what is believed to increase genetic vulnerability to SZ

Answer 3

Maladaptive “candidate” genes

Question 4

What is an example of a “candidate” gene linked with SZ

Answer 4

PCM1

Question 5

Studies have shown that how many separate genetic variations are associated with developing SZ

Answer 5

108 separate genetic variations

Question 6

Who conducted research into twins in support of the genetic explanation

Answer 6

Gottesmann(1991)

Question 7

How many twins did Gottesmann study

Answer 7

40 Twins

Question 8

In Gottesmann’s research what was the concordance rate for Monozygotic twins

Answer 8

48%

Question 9

In gottesmann’s research, what was the concordance rate for Dizygotic twins

Answer 9

17%

Question 10

What was the main conclusion of Gottesmann’s research

Answer 10

Closer the genetic link with someone who has SZ the greater chance of developing SZ.

Question 11

AO3: Genetic Theory

Who conducted research to support the role of genetics

Answer 11

Tierney

Question 12

What was Tierney’s sample

Answer 12

155 adopted children

Question 13

In Tierney’s sample, what did all of their mothers have

Answer 13

Their Biological Mothers had SZ

Question 14

In Tierney’s study, what was the concordance rate for the adopted children who’s mothers DID have SZ

Answer 14

10%

Question 15

In Tierney’s study, what was the concordance rate for the control group of adopted children, who’s mothers DID NOT have SZ

Answer 15

1%

Question 16

What does Tierney’s research provide significant support for

Answer 16

The Role of Genetics

Question 17

In Tierney’s research what potential theory cannot apply as the children were adopted

Answer 17

SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY

Question 18

what is a potential counter-argument to the point supported by Tierney’s research

Answer 18

Biological Reductionism

Question 19

why is the genetic theory to explain SZ biologically reductionist

Answer 19

reduces the complex nature of psychosis in SZ down to inherited genes

Question 20

an argument that reduces complex behaviour to simple units is said to neglect what

Answer 20

A holistic approach

Question 21

A holistic approach to explaining SZ would take into account which factors

Answer 21

Social environment and Context