Asked by Ciarra Martin on Jun 11, 2024
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Research regarding the possible genetic bases of schizophrenia reveals that __________.
A) the concordance rate is higher for identical twins than for fraternal twins
B) children born of schizophrenic mothers and adopted by nonschizophrenic mothers are more likely to be schizophrenic than adopted children of nonschizophrenic mothers
C) the incidence of schizophrenia increases the more closely one is related to a schizophrenic individual
D) all of the above
Concordance Rate
A statistical measure used in genetics studies to indicate the likelihood that two individuals with shared genetics will both display a particular trait or disorder.
Schizophrenic Mothers
Pertains to women who have schizophrenia and the specific challenges they may face in motherhood, including the impact of their illness on parenting and child development.
Genetic Bases
The underlying genetic components or DNA sequences that contribute to the biological traits and characteristics of an organism.
- Acquire knowledge about how genetics and the environment contribute to the risk and onset of schizophrenia.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about how genetics and the environment contribute to the risk and onset of schizophrenia.
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