Family and twin studies examining the rates of autism spectrum disorder have provided compelling evidence for a genetic influence in the development of the condition. In fact, the concordance rate of autism spectrum disorder was ______ in identical twins (Ronald & Hoekstra, 2011).?

a. ?24% to 28%, or maybe slightly less
b. ?varying between 40% and 49%
c. ?steady, at 50% to 55%
d. ?76% to 88%, and possibly more


ANSWER:
d

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