Genetic Predisposition in OCD
Family studies indicate a moderate genetic component for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Evidence shows that the disorder is five times more frequent among the first-degree relatives of individuals with OCD than in people without the condition.
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Research indicates that the first-degree relatives of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are about five times more likely to develop the disorder than people in the general population. Based on this specific finding, what is the most accurate conclusion one can draw?
Research indicates that a particular psychological disorder is five times more frequent among the first-degree relatives of affected individuals than in the general population. Based on this finding, which of the following statements most accurately analyzes the implications for an individual whose parent has this disorder?