The relationship between the season of the year in which people are born and their subsequent risk of schizophrenia best highlights the role of ________ in this disorder.

A) genetic influences
B) viral infections
C) oxygen deprivation
D) learned helplessness

Schizophrenia

A psychological dysfunction presenting with disturbances in logical operations, perception of stimuli, mood regulation, and communal interactions.

Viral Infections

Diseases caused by viruses, microscopic pathogens that can infect living organisms, leading to a wide range of health problems.

Genetic Influences

The contribution of genes inherited from parents to an individual's physical traits, behaviors, and susceptibility to diseases.