The vulnerability theory of schizophrenia suggests all of the following except

A. vulnerability to schizophrenia is mainly biological.
B. different people have differing degrees of vulnerability.
C. genetics play virtually no role in the appearance of schizophrenia.
D. psychological components may help determine whether schizophrenia actually appears.


Answer: C

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