Being adopted into a severely disturbed family increases the risk for schizophrenia only in those with a biological predisposition for schizophrenia.

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Studies have shown that genetic factors play a significant role in the development of schizophrenia, and being raised in a disturbed family environment seems to increase the risk only in those who already have a genetic susceptibility.

Being Adopted into a Severely Disturbed Family Increases the Risk