Because Graciela's mother has schizophrenia, Graciela is more likely to develop schizophrenia herself. This is an example of:
A)Risk factor
B)Incidence
C)Prevalence
D)Occurrence

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A risk factor is any attribute, characteristic, or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a certain condition or disease. In this case, having a mother with schizophrenia is a risk factor for Graciela to develop schizophrenia herself.

Because Graciela's Mother Has Schizophrenia, Graciela Is More Likely to Develop