A Recent Study Indicates That a Serotonin-Related Genetic Allele Seems

question 21

Multiple Choice

A recent study indicates that a serotonin-related genetic allele seems to influence the development of depression in conjunction with

• A) stressful life events.
• B) high neuroticism.
• C) low extraversion.
• D) childhood maltreatment.

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