The Observation That Concordance Rates for Schizophrenia Are High in Identical

question 33

Multiple Choice

The observation that concordance rates for schizophrenia are high in identical twins suggests that

• A)there is a biological basis for the disorder.
• B)intense emotional bonds trigger schizophrenia.
• C)schizophrenia does not really run in families because twins are so rare.
• D)schizophrenia is imitated in close relationships.

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