In this chapter, we saw that schizophrenia may be a function of abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity, structural defects in the brain, and genetic vulnerability. These findings support which of the following unifying themes of your textbook?
A) Psychology is empirical.
B) Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
C) Behavior is determined by multiple causes.
D) Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.

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The finding that schizophrenia may be caused by abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity, structural defects in the brain, and genetic vulnerability supports the unifying theme that behavior is determined by multiple causes. This theme highlights the idea that there are often multiple factors that contribute to the development of a psychological disorder or behavior, rather than a single cause.

In This Chapter, We Saw That Schizophrenia May Be a Function