An investigator finds that the concordance rate for bipolar disorder is higher among monozygotic twins than for dizygotic twins. Which would be an incorrect conclusion on the basis of this finding?
A)Bipolar disorder is partially inherited.
B)Bipolar disorder is learned through interactions and observations of family members.
C)Genetics play no role in bipolar disorder.
D)Identical twins may not be treated in the same way as nonidentical twins.

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The finding that concordance rates are higher for monozygotic twins compared to dizygotic twins suggests a genetic component to bipolar disorder, so it would be incorrect to conclude that genetics play no role in bipolar disorder. Option A is supported by the finding, and Option B and D are unrelated to the given information.

An Investigator Finds That the Concordance Rate for Bipolar Disorder