In Terms of the Hereditary Potential (I

question 864

Multiple Choice

In terms of the hereditary potential (i.e., genetic relatedness) for developing schizophrenia, the risk is roughly the same for the identical twin of a schizophrenic as for

• A) the fraternal twin of a schizophrenic.
• B) a child with one schizophrenic parent.
• C) a child with two schizophrenic parents.
• D) a non-twin sibling of a schizophrenic.

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Definitions:

Sound Contrasts

Differences in sound that are used to distinguish meaning in languages, such as the contrast between the sounds of "p" and "b".

Human Language

A complex, dynamic system of conventional symbols organized into a structured form of communication shared among humans.

Morphemes

The minimal linguistic elements that have semantic value in a language.

Japanese Infants

Refers specifically to infants born to Japanese parents, often in the context of discussing cultural influences on development and behavior.