Studies of Adopted Children Who Were at High-Risk for Developing

question 119

Multiple Choice

Studies of adopted children who were at high-risk for developing schizophrenia found that which of the following appeared to increase the likelihood that these children would show high levels of thought disorders?

• A) Vague, confusing, and unclear communication
• B) Physical abuse
• C) Permissive parenting
• D) Divorce

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Definitions:

Temperate Deciduous Forest

A biome found in the temperate zone, characterized by trees that lose their leaves annually.

Precipitation

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Evergreen Broadleaf Trees

Evergreen broadleaf trees are types of trees that retain their green leaves throughout the year and possess broad, flat leaves rather than needle-like or scale-like leaves.

Rainfall

Precipitation in the form of water droplets that falls from clouds to the ground.