Which Research Finding Supports the Idea That Individuals May Inherit

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which research finding supports the idea that individuals may inherit a predisposition to posttraumatic stress disorder?

• A) Deficient levels of GABA in combat veterans
• B) Overactivity in the amygdala and slowed activity in the prefrontal cortex
• C) Elevated cortisol levels in babies born to women who were pregnant during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
• D) Abnormal activity of cortisol and norepinephrine in the blood, urine, and saliva of concentration camp survivors

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A part of the brain involved in memory formation, organization, and storage, as well as spatial navigation.

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A large species of pine tree native to western North America, known for its tall stature and distinctive bark.

Amnesia

A loss of memory due to brain injury, disease, or psychological trauma.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates, associated with memory formation, organization, and storage.