Correlational Designs If Depression Increases Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol Consumption

question 39

Multiple Choice

Correlational Designs If depression increases alcohol consumption and alcohol consumption
Worsens depression, we could not infer a causal relationship due to the
____ problem.

• A)bidirectional causation
• B)causal direction
• C)regression to the mean
• D)third variable

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Definitions:

Chromosomal Abnormalities

Variations in the number or structure of chromosomes, often leading to genetic disorders.

Heritable Disorders

Genetic conditions that can be passed down from one generation to the next, often involving abnormalities in DNA.

Genetic Concepts

Fundamental ideas in genetics, including inheritance, DNA structure and function, gene expression, and genetic variation.

Low-MAOA Gene

Associated with a variant of the MAOA gene that might result in lower activity of the enzyme, potentially affecting behavior and mood.