Genetic Vulnerability Is a Contributing Cause of Depression During Adolescence

question 179

True/False

Genetic vulnerability is a contributing cause of depression during adolescence.

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Definitions:

Recurrent Nightmares

Repeated distressing dreams that lead to awakening and significantly impact one's well-being.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by obsessive concern over perceived defects or flaws in one's physical appearance, often leading to significant distress or impaired functioning.

Perceived Body Defects

Flaws or imperfections in one's physical appearance that are observed or believed to be present by the individual, regardless of their actual existence.

Limbic System

An intricate assembly of nerve systems and networks within the brain, incorporating multiple regions close to the cortex's boundary that manage instinct and mood. It governs fundamental emotions (such as fear, joy, and anger) and primal urges (like appetite, sexual desire, dominance, and parental care).