Learning Objectives
To understand that….
-schizophrenia has complex etiology involving genetic and environmental factors
-many risk indicators, proxy variables and putative risk factors have been identified
-these risk factors have varying degrees of empirical support but as "clues" they lead to further research
Performance Goals
Be able to distinguish between risk indicators, proxy variables and risk factors
Be able to explain the role of risk indicators in schizophrenia
Be able to explain the role of proxy variables in the etiology of schizophrenia
Be able to explain the role of putative risk factors in schizophrenia