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Research has found that if one identical twin develops schizophrenia, the other twin has about a 50% chance of also developing the disorder. However, if one fraternal twin develops schizophrenia, the other twin has only about a 17% chance. Based on these findings, what is the most accurate evaluation of the factors contributing to schizophrenia?
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Research has found that if one identical twin develops schizophrenia, the other twin has about a 50% chance of also developing the disorder. However, if one fraternal twin develops schizophrenia, the other twin has only about a 17% chance. Based on these findings, what is the most accurate evaluation of the factors contributing to schizophrenia?
A large-scale study finds that if one identical twin is diagnosed with a specific psychological disorder, there is a 48% chance the other twin will also have the disorder. For fraternal twins, this chance is only 17%. Based on these findings, what is the most logical conclusion about the nature of this disorder?