Although the underlying causes of schizophrenia remain elusive, they are presumed to involve ____________in combination with _______________ influences.
A) brain abnormalities; psychological, social, and environmental
B) early childhood trauma; bizarre patterns of communication in the family
C) brain abnormalities; the use of alcohol during adolescence
D) environmental toxins; chronic exposure to lead

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While there is still much research to be done on the causes of schizophrenia, the prevailing theory is that genetic and biological factors, such as brain abnormalities, combine with psychological, social, and environmental influences to increase the risk of developing the disorder. Early childhood trauma and family communication patterns have been proposed as potential contributing factors, but the evidence for these is less clear than for the biological and environmental factors. There is no strong evidence to support the role of environmental toxins like lead in the development of schizophrenia.

Although the Underlying Causes of Schizophrenia Remain Elusive, They Are