Regarding Biological Influences on the Development of Psychopathology, the Most

question 111

Multiple Choice

Regarding biological influences on the development of psychopathology, the most accurate statement is

• A) both genetics and life events play a part in the development of brain structure and function that can affect vulnerability to psychopathology.
• B) life events can only cause changes in brain structure or function for those with genetic defects.
• C) early life events play a much greater role in the development of brain structure or function than genetics.
• D) vulnerability to psychopathology has little to do with the brain changes associated with genetics or early life events.

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