Your Text Reveals That If One Identical Twin Is Gay,there

question 29

Multiple Choice

Your text reveals that if one identical twin is gay,there is almost a 50 percent chance that the other identical twin will also be gay.On the other hand,if a fraternal twin is schizophrenic,there is only about a 20 percent chance the other fraternal twin will be schizophrenic.The measure of likelihood that twins will share this mental illness in common is called a(n)

• A)concordance rate.
• B)correlation coefficient.
• C)dominant trait.
• D)heritability factor.

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Definitions:

Stressful Events

Situations or occurrences that cause significant stress, challenging an individual's ability to cope and possibly impacting their physical and mental health.

Illness

A state of being in poor health due to disease, injury, or other physical or mental conditions affecting the body or mind.

Control of Event

The extent to which an individual believes they have power over occurrences in their life, which can impact behavior and psychological state.

Cognitive Impairment

A reduction in cognitive abilities (such as memory, decision-making, or attention) that can result from neurological conditions, brain injury, or mental health disorders.