The student outlines the topic of their study at the beginning of the essay, making its aim clear to the reader. However, the link between Schizophrenia and inheritance was not sufficiently established before the student introduced their research question. The student does not sufficiently introduce the potential link between Schizophrenia and inheritance before stating their research question. The student clearly introduces the most essential terms and issues related to the chosen topic, showing areas that are still being researched and are closely related to the concept of the development of schizophrenia. The reader is presented with the research question at the beginning of the essay, and it is sufficiently specific and outlines a clear area of research that will be explored. The student successfully narrows their research question and focuses their answer around the specific area of research on the genetic and environmental factors affecting the development of schizophrenia. The concepts of mental disorders such as Schizophrenia and the factors affecting their development are clearly related to the field of Psychology, particularly due to its potential impact on human behavior. The student does not provide an academic background for the topic they chose for their Extended Essay in the Introduction. The student explains the real-life relevance of the investigated topic, which is the need to further establish the risk factors for the frequently recurring disorder. The Introduction consists primarily of a description of the criteria for the diagnosis of Schizophrenia. The student did not sufficiently explain how relevant psychological theories and studies will be used in the analysis. The student successfully determines all the relevant inclusion and exclusion criteria by investigating the extent to which the development of Schizophrenia is affected by genetic and environmental factors. The referenced research is directly gathered from scientific and psychological journals, showing the depth of the student's understanding of the topic chosen. The student offers an insightful perspective on the issue of the impact of genetic and environmental factors on the development of Schizophrenia by thoroughly evaluating the source material and assessing its applicability with regard to various modifying factors.
