Assume researchers have found a recessive gene for schizophrenia. Genetic testing reveals that Alice has the recessive gene and the dominant gene. What do these test results tell us about Alice?
a) She is a carrier for schizophrenia.
b) She has a 50/50 chance of developing schizophrenia.
c) She has a 25 percent chance of developing schizophrenia.
d) She cannot pass on the tendency toward schizophrenia to her children.
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. begin to see how people are much the same. B. see that people are not alike. C. how each individual's responses are overwhelmed by the demands of the situation. D. understand where the personality comes from.
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