Chuck Is Put Up for Adoption as a Child Because

question 22

Multiple Choice

Chuck is put up for adoption as a child because his biological mother has schizophrenia.Given your knowledge of the role of genetics and the environment in schizophrenia, what is the likelihood that Chuck will develop schizophrenia?

• A)Chuck is likely to develop schizophrenia, regardless of the environment.
• B)Chuck is unlikely to develop schizophrenia, regardless of the environment.
• C)If Chuck's adoptive family is psychologically healthy, he is unlikely to develop schizophrenia.
• D)If Chuck's adoptive family lives in an urban environment, he will be less likely to develop schizophrenia.

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