Schizophrenia is often misunderstood; schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that affects one percent of the population. Schizophrenia’s nature and origins are not clear.

Discuss research studies that present a genetic foundation for schizophrenia.
Discuss what role dopamine plays in the biological nature of schizophrenia.
List two identifying symptoms used to diagnose schizophrenia.
Describe how medications typically used to treat schizophrenia, influence neurotransmission at the synaptic gap.
Explain a risk of using medications to treat schizophrenia.

Question

Schizophrenia is often misunderstood; schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that affects one percent of the population. Schizophrenia’s nature and origins are not clear.

Discuss research studies that present a genetic foundation for schizophrenia.
Discuss what role dopamine plays in the biological nature of schizophrenia.
List two identifying symptoms used to diagnose schizophrenia.
Describe how medications typically used to treat schizophrenia, influence neurotransmission at the synaptic gap.
Explain a risk of using medications to treat schizophrenia.