Chromosomal mapping studies have found that _____________?
Correct answer: B. Schizophrenia does appear to have a genetic component
- A. Schizophrenia does not appear to have genetic components
- B. Schizophrenia does appear to have a genetic component
- C. Adoption studies do not reveal anything about schizophrenia
- D. There is a single cause of schizophrenia
Explanation
Chromosomal, family, twin, and adoption research indicates that schizophrenia has a genetic component, although genes do not provide the single cause and environmental factors also matter. Thus, the finding supports vulnerability rather than simple genetic determination.
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