The spouse of a client with bipolar disorder asks what evidence supports the possibility of genetic
transmission of bipolar disorders. The best response would be
a. "A higher proportion of clients with bipolar disorders is found among creative
writers.".
b. "A higher rate of relatives with bipolar disorder is found among clients with
bipolar disorder.".
c. "A higher rate of relatives of clients with bipolar disorder respond in an
exaggerated way to daily stress.".
d. "More individuals with bipolar disorder come from higher socioeconomic and
educational backgrounds.".
B
Evidence of genetic transmission is supported when twins or relatives of clients with a particular
disorder also show an incidence of the disorder that is higher than the incidence in the general
public. The other options do not support the theory of genetic transmission of bipolar disorder.
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