Studies of adopted children at high risk for developing schizophrenia found that __________ appeared to increase the likelihood that these children would show high levels of thought disorders.

A. vague, confusing, and unclear communication
B. physical abuse
C. permissive parenting
D. divorce


Answer: A

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