Regarding the development of schizophrenia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Genetic mutations can occur in aging male reproductive cells and increase the risk of developing schizophrenia for the children of older fathers.
b. If one identical twin becomes schizophrenic, then the other twin has a 95 percent chance of also becoming schizophrenic.
c. When children of schizophrenic parents are raised away from their chaotic home environment, they are still more likely to become psychotic.
d. Some people inherit the potential (or vulnerability) to develop schizophrenia.


B

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