Chapter 14, Problem 2Q

Summary Introduction

Introduction

The biological approach to schizophrenia is of the view that the likelihood of developing schizophrenia increases if a person has close biological relations with a family member with schizophrenia. However, other factors such as environmental factors, familial relations, and the person's temperamental vulnerability to acquire schizophrenia also play an important role in the increased prevalence of schizophrenia among relatives.