genetic predisposition Flashcards by Mia Miles | Brainscape

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predisposition

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a pre-existing tendency to be healthy/ill

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genetic predisposition

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an increased likelihood of developing a particular disease based on a person’s genetic makeup

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concordance rate (twin studies)

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the % of cases in which both members of the pair show the behaviour

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mental disorders

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occurs because of a bodily malfunction or a genetic factor

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