Solved

Kyrin Has Several Close Relatives Who Are Alcoholics, Who Are

Question 17

Multiple Choice

Kyrin has several close relatives who are alcoholics, who are clinically depressed, or who suffer from schizophrenia.Kyrin has decided to have a vasectomy so that he will never father any children.He explains that his children would surely have a mental illness.Is Kyrin right?


A) He is wrong, because none of these disorders show any degree of heritability.
B) He is overreacting, because the odds are low that his children will have a disorder.
C) He is correct, because the chances are extremely high that his children will develop one or more disorders.
D) He is overreacting, because if he doesn't have any of these disorders, his children would have no risk of developing them either.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions