Which of the Following Has Not Been Cited as Evidence

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has not been cited as evidence of a genetic component in depression and other mood disorders?

• A) Such disorders tend to run in families.
• B) The risk of developing depression increases if a close relative has had an early onset of depression.
• C) If one identical twin develops major depression, the other twin is certain to develop the disorder eventually.
• D) A genetic link is stronger in bipolar disorder than in major depression.

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Definitions:

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment over time, either through genetic changes or behaviorally, to improve survival and reproduction rates.

Continued Stimulus

A continued stimulus refers to a persistent or ongoing stimulus that can modify physiological or psychological responses over time.

Dorsal Column

A pathway in the spinal cord that transmits touch, vibration, and proprioceptive signals to the brain, part of the somatosensory system.

Medial Lemniscal Tract

A pathway in the central nervous system that conveys sensations of fine touch and proprioception from the body to the brain.