Regarding the Development of Schizophrenia, Which of the Following Statements

question 13

Multiple Choice

Regarding the development of schizophrenia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Genetic mutations occur in aging male reproductive cells and increase the risk of schizophrenia for the children of older fathers.
• B)If one identical twin becomes schizophrenic, then the other twin has a 95 percent chance of also becoming schizophrenic.
• C)When children of schizophrenic parents are raised away from their chaotic home environment, they are still more likely to become psychotic.
• D)Some people inherit the potential (or vulnerability) to develop schizophrenia.

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