Research on genetic patterns associated with mental disorders has shown that:
a) The concordance rate for monozygotic twins having bipolar psychotic mood disorders is greater
than 65%
b) Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, alcoholism, and many anxiety disorders run in families
c) Results of adoption studies indicate a higher prevalence of schizophrenia among children of
schizophrenics than among controls
d) All of the above
Answer: D
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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a. People getting appropriate treatment. b. Treatments delivered in a timely manner. c. Abuses of personal liberty. d. Failure of the state to offer all citizens equal access to treatment.