Janice's sister has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Janice would ____.

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Bipolar disorder has a genetic component, meaning that individuals with a close family member (such as a sibling) with the disorder have an increased likelihood of also developing the disorder. While environmental factors can also play a role in the development of bipolar disorder, the genetic component is significant enough to increase the likelihood of developing the disorder. Therefore, Janice would be expected to have an increased probability of having the same disorder.

Janice's Sister Has Been Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder