Which of the Following Would Be a Legitimate Summary of the Role

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a legitimate summary of the role of genes in causing abnormal behavior?

• A)Single genes have been found for many mental disorders.
• B)Scientists have found the gene or genes responsible for only a few,rare forms of mental disorder.
• C)Scientists have not yet been able to locate any gene responsible for a mental disorder.
• D)The influence of genes is almost always greater than the influence of environment.

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Definitions:

Disease X

An unnamed pathogen designated by the World Health Organization as potentially causing a future epidemic.

Smokers

Individuals who regularly inhale tobacco smoke, particularly from cigarettes.

Nonsmokers

Individuals who do not smoke cigarettes or use tobacco products, often assessed in studies for health risk comparisons.

Exposure

refers to the contact with a disease-causing factor or the amount of the factor that impinges upon a person or group.