often misunderstood, schizophrenia is a psychological disorder affecting one percent of the population. in addition to treating the disorder, psychologists work to identify its nature and origins. identify two characteristic symptoms used to diagnose schizophrenia.discuss a research finding that supports a genetic basis for schizophrenia.what is the dopamine hypothesis regarding the origin of schizophrenia?describe how medication used to treat schizophrenia affect the action of neurotransmitters.identify a risk inherent in using medications in the treatment of schizophrenia.people sometimes confuse schizophrenia with dissociative identity disorder (did). identify characteristics that differentiate did from schizophrenia.
