Family and Twin Studies Examining the Rates of Autism Spectrum

question 36

Multiple Choice

Family and twin studies examining the rates of autism spectrum disorder have provided compelling evidence for a genetic influence in the development of the condition.In fact,the concordance rate of autism spectrum disorder was ______ in identical twins (Ronald & Hoekstra,2011) .

• A)24% to 28%,or maybe slightly less
• B)varying between 40% and 49%
• C)steady,at 50% to 55%
• D)76% to 88%,and possibly more

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