What is the best argument that environmental factors play some role in schizophrenia?

a. The risk for development of schizophrenia in identical twins is less than 100%.
b. The risk for development of schizophrenia in fraternal twins is less than 100%.
c. Drug treatments are effective in reducing positive symptoms.
d. Schizophrenia appears to run in families.


A

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