The Concordance Rate for Bipolar Disorder Among Identical Twins Has

question 91

Multiple Choice

 The concordance rate for bipolar disorder among identical twins has been found to be about_________ percent.

• A) 10-20
• B) 25-40
• C) 40-70
• D) 70-85

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment where seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

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Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy

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