The best evidence that genes have something to do with mood disorders comes from twin studies.The concordance rates of identical twins are compared with those of fraternal twins.What have studies shown the concordance rates in mood disorders are associated with?
A) age at first episode; the higher the age of onset, the higher the concordance rate
B) severity; if one twin has had three or more major depressive episodes, the chances of his or her twin presenting with a mood disorder is greater
C) age at first episode; the lower the age of onset, the higher the concordance rate
D) response to treatment; if one twin responded poorly to treatment, the chances of his or her twin presenting with a mood disorder is greater
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