In Several Twin Studies, the Average Concordance Rate for Schizophrenia

question 16

Multiple Choice

In several twin studies, the average concordance rate for schizophrenia with identical twins was ____ the concordance rate with fraternal twins.

• A)stronger than
• B)equal to
• C)weaker than
• D)impossible to compare to

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