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An adopted child's chances of developing schizophrenia ________ if the biological parents have schizophrenia. The child's chances ________ if the adopted parents have schizophrenia.

A) increase; increase
B) do not increase; do not increase
C) increase; do not increase
D) do not increase; increase

Genetic Influences

The impact of genes inherited from parents on various traits and characteristics, including physical attributes, behaviors, and susceptibility to diseases.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior, often manifesting through hallucinations and delusions.

Adopted Child

A child who has been legally taken by individuals other than their biological parents to be raised as their own.

  • Comprehend how environmental elements influence the manifestation of schizophrenia.
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