If one or both biological parents have schizophrenia, we can conclude that their child will

A. not develop the disorder as long as he or she is raised in a separate environment.
B. definitely develop the disorder regardless of the environment.
C. have a greater than average risk of developing the disorder in response to an environmental trigger.
D. develop the disorder at a much younger age than another child who develops the disorder but has no family history of schizophrenia.


Answer: C

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