The High Concordance Rates for Conduct Disorders in Both Identical

question 160

Multiple Choice

The high concordance rates for conduct disorders in both identical and fraternal twins suggests that

• A) conduct disorders are strictly based in genetics.
• B) environmental factors play a substantial role in the development of such problems.
• C) heritability of mental illnesses does exist.
• D) conduct disorders may be a good place to begin pilot testing gene therapy.

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