Asked by Mariah Charisse Miclat on Sep 28, 2024

Phong and Phan are identical twins who have been raised apart in separate adoptive homes.However,both brothers have developed the same psychological disorder.What does this evidence suggest

A)  Genetic factors have more influence than environmental factors in this disorder. 
B)  Environmental factors have more influence than genetic factors in this disorder. 
C)  Neither genetic nor environmental factors contribute to this disorder. 
D)  Both genetic and environmental factors contribute equally to this disorder.

Environmental Factors

Elements within the external surroundings that can influence the development, behavior, or survival of organisms or systems.

Psychological Disorder

A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that cause distress or impairment in personal, social, or occupational functioning.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetic material.

  • Understand the consequences of genetic predispositions on the comprehension of psychological disorders and their differences across individuals.