Which of the following statements fit with current evidence on pathways to the development of psychotic symptoms? A. Dysregulation of dopamine systems is thought to be a final comm... Which of the following statements fit with current evidence on pathways to the development of psychotic symptoms? A. Dysregulation of dopamine systems is thought to be a final common pathway for the development of symptoms. B. There is a specific relationship between childhood trauma and dysregulation of glutamate receptor systems. C. Exposure to severe stress in childhood has been found to result in a sensitised dopamine system. D. Levels of tobacco smoking are high among people with established psychotic illnesses, but they are similar to general population levels before the onset of illness. E. Worry is a predictor of the onset of paranoia. Select one: A, C and E; B, D and E; A, B and D; A, B and E; B, C and E.
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The question is asking which statements align with current evidence regarding the development of psychotic symptoms. It requires evaluating multiple statements about psychological factors and determining which ones are supported by evidence.
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A, C and E
The correct answer is A, C and E.
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The correct answer is A, C and E.
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Dopamine dysregulation is widely linked to psychosis, and childhood stress is a known factor influencing dopamine sensitivity. Worry as a predictor of paranoia aligns with cognitive theories on psychotic symptom onset.
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A common error is associating all neurotransmitter dysregulations with a single cause, whereas specific pathways may involve diverse factors.
Sources
- The Dopamine Hypothesis of Schizophrenia: Version III—The Final ... - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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