Question

an association study of the genetic influences of psychopathology compares people with and without a specific disorder in terms of
shared environments.
inherited characteristics other than the disorder.
family history.
the degree of inheritability of the disorder.

Explanation:

Genetic association studies for psychopathology focus on comparing inherited traits (genetic markers) between those with and without the disorder, not shared environments, unrelated inherited traits, or just family history. The core goal is to assess how heritable the specific disorder is by comparing these groups.

Answer:

The degree of inheritability of the disorder.