Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Hereditary schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal thinking, emotions, and behaviors. It is believed to have a genetic basis, meaning it can be passed down from one generation to another.
These are chemical messengers in the brain that play a role in transmitting signals between nerve cells. Imbalances in neurotransmitters are thought to contribute to conditions like schizophrenia.