In identical twin pairs, if one twin develops schizophrenia, the other twin has about a ____ chance of also developing the disorder.

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In identical twin studies, if one twin is diagnosed with schizophrenia, the other twin has approximately a 48% chance of also developing the disorder. This high concordance rate suggests a significant genetic component to the risk of developing schizophrenia, although it also indicates that other factors (environmental, developmental, etc.) play a role, given that the concordance rate is not 100%.

In Identical Twin Pairs, If One Twin Develops Schizophrenia, the Other