Determining the Genetic Influence on Two Fairly Common Human Behavioral

question 25

Short Answer

Determining the genetic influence on two fairly common human behavioral disorders has eluded researchers for many years.One involves passive deficits in thinking,language,feelings,and social skills; the other includes a variety of psychotic symptoms,perceptual disorders (hearing voices),and withdrawal from reality.Evidence from pedigrees and twins indicates that these two behaviors have a genetic component.Which behaviors are being described here?

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Definitions:

Brain Surgery

Medical procedures that involve repairing structural problems in the brain, often requiring precision and specialized techniques.

Electroconvulsive Shock

A medical treatment involving the induction of seizures through electrical currents passed through the brain, primarily used for severe psychiatric conditions.

Psychotropic Drug

A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, or consciousness.

Psychological Symptoms

Manifestations of mental or emotional distress, which may include anxiety, depression, mood swings, or behavioral changes.