Even If a Strong Correlation Is Found Between Poor Communication

question 12

Multiple Choice

Even if a strong correlation is found between poor communication patterns in families and the presence of a schizophrenic child, researchers cannot tell ____.

• A)whether the communication patterns are the cause or the effect of the disorder
• B)what a suitable control group might be in which schizophrenia does not occur
• C)whether there has been any stress in the family
• D)whether the schizophrenia is severe

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