DNA
What makes up DNA?
Nucleotides
True or false: One specific gene is completely responsible for all mental disorders.
False
Why is it difficult to identify the cause of mental illness?
Mental illness is a complex mix of environmental and genetic factors.
What is in the backbone of the structure of DNA?
Deoxyribose (sugar molecules) and phosphate groups
Which major mental disorders have genetic roots? (List at least 2)
Answers may vary: anxiety disorders, autism, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
How can research of genetic related illness be harmful?
It can increase odds of judgement and discrimination.
What are genes?
Segments of DNA
How has mental illness proved to be hereditary?
Mental illnesses has been noted to run through families.
How can research of genetic related illness be helpful?
It can increase the possibility of finding a treatment or preventions plan.
Where is DNA derived from?
Biological parents
True or False: Some genes can increase the risk of developing a mental illness.
True
Which environmental factors influence the formation of an illness. (Name two)
Answers may vary: stressful lives, childhood maltreatment, parenting, and the use of cannabis
What can genes determine (how do they influence the individual)?
Genes can determine the personality, appearance, and health of an individual
What along with genes can cause mental disorders?
The environment
Fill in the blank: many phenotypes found to correlate with mental illness have been discovered to be ____ positives
False