This is the term for any single characteristic or symptom that is present in people with a specific psychological disorder and is also present at a high rate in close genetic relatives who do not have the disorder.
A) schizotype
B) genotype
C) endophenotype
D) heterotype

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The term for any single characteristic or symptom that is present in people with a specific psychological disorder and is also present at a high rate in close genetic relatives who do not have the disorder is called an endophenotype. Endophenotypes are seen as more useful in determining the genetic basis of a disorder compared to symptoms that are only present in individuals with the disorder (i.e. phenotypes). Option A (schizotype) is a term used to describe people who have some features of schizophrenia but not enough to be diagnosed with the full disorder. Option B (genotype) refers to an individual's genetic makeup, while option D (heterotype) is not a commonly used psychological term.

This Is the Term for Any Single Characteristic or Symptom