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Discuss the research related to the role of genes and heredity in the development of ASD.
 
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Which statement is a cognitive characteristic of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
 
  a. I have to be absolutely certain that I turned off the computer..
  b. Thinking about throwing little Timmy under the bus isn't as bad as actually doing it..
  c. If I just find a way to relax, then everything will be okay..
  d. My thoughts are always rational..


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 Most heritable of all psychopathologies found in children
 MZ and DZ twins estimate 90 due to genetic factors
 Polygenic model  interaction of several different genes
 Could also be due to rare mutations often found in older parents (particularly older fathers)
 Genetic and environmental factors interact
 No connection between childhood vaccines and immunizations

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