Regarding the Development of Schizophrenia, Which of the Following Statements

question 2

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Genetic mutations can occur in aging male reproductive cells and increase the risk of developing 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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