Behavioral Science

CHAPTER 10
Genetic Basis
of Behavior
GENETIC STUDIES
What type of study uses a family tree
to show the occurrence of traits and
diseases throughout generations?
What type of study compares the
frequency of disease in a proband
(affected individual) with its frequency
in the general population?
What type of study compares
monozygotic and dizygotic twins
to determine the effects of genetic
factors from environmental factors
of disease?
This term describes if both twins have
a given trait.
What type of twins is more likely
to have a higher likelihood of having
a disease that is genetic in origin?
Pedigree study
Family risk study
Adoption study
Concordance
Monozygotic twins
PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS GENETICS
What is the prevalence of schizophrenia 1%
in the general population?
In which gender is schizophrenia more
likely?
Which persons have a higher likelihood
of developing schizophrenia?
Equal in males and females
Persons with a close genetic relationship
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