Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Biological

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the biological factors implicated in the development of depressive disorders?

• A)Depressed individuals show higher levels of brain activity in a section of the prefrontal cortex that is involved in generating actions.
• B)Depressed individuals show higher levels of brain activity in regions of the brain associated with the perception of rewards in the environment.
• C)Individuals who possess genes linked with depression are at a decreased risk for depression even if their social environment is stressful.
• D)Individuals with depressive disorders appear to have too few receptors for the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine.

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Definitions:

Major Depressive Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in external stimuli.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Brain Cells

Specialized cells in the brain, including neurons and glial cells, which are responsible for processing and transmitting information throughout the body.

Disorganized Thinking

A state where an individual has trouble organizing their thoughts, often leading to difficulties communicating or making decisions.