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Question 1

biological risk factors

Answer 1

• genetic vulnerability (predisposing)
• substance use (precipitation)
• poor sleep (precipitating)
• poor response to medication (perpetuating)

Question 2

genetic vulnerability

Answer 2

risk higher than others due to factors associated with genetic inheritance
- does not mean definitely will develop
- not single gene, number of contributing genes

Question 3

substance use

Answer 3

use of legal or illegal drugs
- may directly contribute to development or progression
- bi- directional relationship
(schizophrenia and cannabis)

Question 4

poor sleep

Answer 4

• development or progression
• bi-directional relationship

Question 5

poor response to medication due to genetic factors

Answer 5

• variation in genes may affect absorption, distribution, metabolism or elimination of particular medication
• metabolism too slowly - drug may build up causing side effects
• metabolise too quickly - reducing/ eliminating beofre it has a chance to work effectively
• could be genetically predisposed to having significant undesirable side effects