The finding that the offspring of a schizophrenic parent raised by a non-schizophrenic, adoptive parent is just as likely to be diagnosed with the disorder later in life as an offspring raised by his/her schizophrenic parent supports which of the following?

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The finding suggests that there is a strong genetic contribution to schizophrenia, as the offspring's risk of developing the disorder is the same regardless of whether they are raised by an adoptive, non-schizophrenic parent or their biological, schizophrenic parent. This finding suggests that genes play a significant role in the development of schizophrenia, even in the absence of a shared environment with a schizophrenic parent.

The Finding That the Offspring of a Schizophrenic Parent Raised