Researchers Have Examined Cerebral Asymmetry in Depressed People

question 52

Multiple Choice

Researchers have examined cerebral asymmetry in depressed people. The results of this research suggests that

• A) some people may be born with a greater likelihood to become depressed than others.
• B) our experiences are less important in determining depression than our inherited tendencies.
• C) whether a person develops a depression-prone brain activity pattern depends on experiences during the first few years of life.
• D) there is relatively little psychologists can do for depressed people if the depression has a biological component.

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Definitions:

System II

This term is likely meant to describe "System 2" from dual-process theories of cognition, which represents slow, analytical, and conscious thought processes.

System I

Often referred to as "System 1," it is a term from cognitive psychology that describes the fast, automatic, and often unconscious way of thinking.

Logic Problems

Puzzles or challenges that require the use of reasoning and logical deduction to solve.

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each sharing a common or middle term not present in the conclusion.