Enos and Amir Are Both Currently 30 Years Old

Enos and Amir are both currently 30 years old. Enos' biological mother has schizophrenia, but neither of his adoptive parents have the disorder. In contrast, neither of Amir's biological parents have schizophrenia, however his adoptive mother has schizophrenia. Based on research that has investigated the role of genetic vulnerability in schizophrenic disorders, you should predict that

A) Enos is unlikely to develop schizophrenia, but Amir has an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.
B) Amir is unlikely to develop schizophrenia, but Enos has an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.
C) Enos and Amir are both at high risk for developing schizophrenia.
D) neither Enos nor Amir is likely to develop schizophrenia.

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