Adopted children who were high risk for schizophrenia, who were raised in healthy families
A) showed lower risk for schizophrenia than those adopted into dysfunctional families. A good
environment may protect people with genetic vulnerabilities from developing schizophrenia.
B) showed the same risk for schizophrenia as those adopted into dysfunctional families. Genes were
the most important factor.
C) showed higher risk for schizophrenia than those adopted into dysfunctional families. They had
trouble fitting in with the family.
D) showed lower risk for schizophrenia than those adopted into dysfunctional families.The
environment causes people to develop schizophrenia, not genes.
Question 2
What is unique about binge-eating disorder (BED) as compared to the eating disorders currently found in
the DSM?
A) The gender difference in its prevalence is minimal.
B) Few of those with BED develop weight-related health problems.
C) It develops earlier in life than other eating disorders.
D) Those with BED are commonly of normal body weight.
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