An investigator finds that the concordance rate for bipolar disorder is higher among monozygotic twins than among dizygotic twins.Which would be an INCORRECT conclusion on the basis of this finding?

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The finding suggests that genetics play a role in the development of bipolar disorder, so it would be incorrect to conclude that genetics play no role. Option A is a correct conclusion as a higher concordance rate among monozygotic twins indicates that bipolar disorder has a genetic component. Option B is not a correct conclusion as the finding does not suggest that the disorder is learned through interactions and observations of family members. Option D is not relevant to the conclusion that can be drawn from the given information.

An Investigator Finds That the Concordance Rate for Bipolar Disorder