Which factor presents the highest risk for a child to develop a psychiatric disorder?
A) Having an uncle with schizophrenia
B) Being the oldest child in a family
C) Living with an alcoholic parent
D) Being an only child

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Having a parent with a substance abuse problem has been designated an adverse psychosocial condition that increases the risk of a child developing a psychiatric condition.Being in a middle-income family and being the oldest child do not represent psychosocial adversity.Having a family history of schizophrenia presents a risk,but an alcoholic parent in the family offers a greater risk.

Which Factor Presents the Highest Risk for a Child to Develop