The degree to which a certain condition, such as a learning disability, occurs in a single family is determined by
A)heritability studies.
B)neuroimaging studies.
C)familiality studies.
D)retrospective studies.

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Familiality studies look at the occurrence of a certain condition within families, including patterns of inheritance and shared environmental factors. This is the best option as it directly relates to the question. Heritability studies can also provide insight into the genetic component of a certain condition, but may not necessarily address the occurrence within a single family. Neuroimaging and retrospective studies are not directly related to determining the occurrence of a condition within a single family.

The Degree to Which a Certain Condition, Such as a Learning