A familial association study is used to determine
A)the degree of environmental similarity between twins raised apart.
B)the extent to which adopted children share the same characteristics as their adoptive parents.
C)the extent to which the same disorders or traits are shared among family members.
D)the extent to which family members have different traits or characteristics.
E)the extent to which family members participate in shared activities.

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Familial association studies are designed to assess the extent to which disorders or traits are shared among family members, often to understand the genetic predisposition for certain conditions or characteristics.

A Familial Association Study Is Used to Determine