Biological Factors: Evolutionary Explanation Flashcards
1
Q
evolutionary explanation suggests that…
A
there must have been an evolutionary advantage for schizophrenia
2
Q
if there is an evolutionary advantage for schizophrenia, this explains…
A
why the condition is still in the population
3
Q
what is one evolutionary idea?
A
people diagnosed with schizophrenia today share similar characteristics to shamans of the past
4
Q
evidence for
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there is such a strong genetic link to schizophrenia, that there must be some form of evolutionary explanation
5
Q
evidence against
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there is little evidence and the theory is difficult to prove
