PSYC 414 Chapter Notes -Dehydroepiandrosterone, Cortisol, Social Forces

41. The fact that researchers have found that rat pups that were raised in a stimulating early environment have larger neurons and more dendrite branches supports A) the idea that brain development is primarily genetically determined B) the idea that the environment has an important impact on brain development C) the idea of neural plasticity D) all of the above E) Only B) and C) above

Professor Abel views the causes of schizophrenia as strictly biological, while Professor Worth sees the causes as completely environmental. Both are wrong. Why? A) the causes of abnormal behaviour are best described at the psychological level B) the causes of abnormal behaviour are best described in terms of psychodynamic principles C) interaction must be considered—both levels are likely involved and each influence the other D) there are no known explanations for schizophrenia. E) B & D are correct

3. Professor Abel views the causes of schizophrenia as strictly biological, while Professor Worth sees the causes as completely environmental. Both are wrong. Why? A) the causes of abnormal behaviour are best described at the psychological level B) the causes of abnormal behaviour are best described in terms of psychodynamic principles C) interaction must be considered—both levels are likely involved and each influence the other D) there are no known explanations for schizophrenia. E) B & D are correct