A researcher studying a family with a history of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) records data for each person in the family with OCD and for those who have been diagnosed with OCD in the past.The researcher is interested in whether family members with OCD share any other inherited characteristics.What type of research is being conducted?

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The research being conducted is a genetic linkage analysis, which aims to identify the specific DNA regions that are associated with the inherited trait of OCD in the family. This involves comparing the DNA of affected family members to identify regions that may contain genetic markers that are linked to the disorder. This type of study can help to identify potential genetic causes or risk factors for OCD and may help to inform the development of new treatments.

A Researcher Studying a Family with a History of Obsessive-Compulsive