Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Causes of Mental

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the causes of mental disorders is accurate?

• A)In most disorders, heredity and the environment play almost equal roles.
• B)In most disorders, environmental factors have little influence; heredity is the predominant cause.
• C)Heredity has little influence on disorders such as schizophrenia and mental retardation.
• D)In some disorders, heredity plays a causal role, but in all disorders, the environment is extremely important.

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