Cheryl Wants to Know Why One Member of an Identical

question 9

Multiple Choice

Cheryl wants to know why one member of an identical twin pair develops schizophrenia whereas his twin does not.Her professor replies that,"Researchers aren't sure." Which of the following is most likely according to our textbook?

• A)The professor is demonstrating that sometimes we must tolerate uncertainty.
• B)The professor is being evasive because he doesn't accept the current theory.
• C)The professor does not know how to respond because the theories on this topic change so quickly.
• D)The professor needs time to consider various interpretations of the research.

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Definitions:

Personal Gain

This refers to advantages or benefits that an individual receives or hopes to receive from a situation or activity, often at the expense of others.

Reciprocal

Involving a mutual exchange or relationship in which both parties give and receive something of equal value.

DSM-5

Used extensively by healthcare experts, the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is the definitive resource for identifying mental health issues.

Personality Disorders

A category of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating from those accepted by the individual's culture.