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Biological Explanations Flashcards

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What did Gottesman develop a positive correlation between?

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Genetic similarity of family members and their increased risk of developing schizophrenia

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What concordance rates did Gottesman find?

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MZ twins: 48%
DZ twins: 17%
Siblings: 9%
Parents: 6%

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Why did MZ twins have the highest concordance rates?

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They share 100% of their genes

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