Genetic explanations of mental illness Flashcards
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A genetic explanation for mental illness
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Genetics influence the vulnerability a person has for mental illness. Genetics have an effect on the levels of neurotransmitters that are produced.
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Gottesman (1991) Twin studies
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Gottesman (1991) showed that there was a 48% concordance rate for schizophrenia in identical twins, compared to a 17% concordance rate for schizophrenia in non-identical twins.
