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We study how psychiatric disorders co-occur among unrelated people, non-twin siblings, dizygotic twins, and monozygotic twins so that we can learn about _____.
 
  a. the effect of genetics on mental health
  b. the limbic system
  c. the autonomic nervous system
  d. implicit defense mechanisms

Question 2

Sammy's inherited genetics put her at risk for psychosis. She finally develops psychosis during an especially stressful period during her sophomore year. In this example, the inherited genetics can be thought of as _______.
 
  a. stress
  b. diathesis
  c. a prognosis
  d. a defense mechanism



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b.



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