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Nature vs Nurture
Biological Explanations
Also Cardno 2002 showed concordance rate of 26.5 MZ and 0% for DZ.
Concordance rates can also be calculated differently depending on the method used questions the reliability of such studies.
Family Evaluation
This evidence again strongly suggests genetics is a factor However: It could also be explained in terms of the fact that genetically similar family members tend to spend more time together and so environment could also affect.
This theory is over simplistic and has been criticized for using the treatment to determine the cause. This is an AETIOLOGY FALLACY
Brain Structure
People with schizophrenia have abnormally large ventricles in the brain. Ventricles are fluid filled cavities. This means that the brains of schizophrenics are lighter than normal.
Evaluation
Research is difficult to interpret and there have been contradictory findings. Difficult to establish cause and effect as many participants have suffered from schizophrenia for a while and have been undergoing treatment. So.......
Further Evaluation
The main problem with such studies is that it is not found in all schizophrenics. This has lead to further research done by Crow 1985. He suggested two types of schizophrenia with two biological causes.
Summery
Biological explanations do account for schizophrenia, however the fact that there is no conclusive explanation that accounts for all schizophrenics psychological explanations need to be considered.
Exam Question
TASK: Exam Question: PLAN THE QUESTION Outline and evaluate one or more biological explanations for schizophrenia. In your evaluation you should refer to research evidence. (25 marks)