Imagine You Have a Twin Who Has Just Been Diagnosed

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Multiple Choice

Imagine you have a twin who has just been diagnosed with major depression.Are your chances of showing symptoms of this disorder affected by whether he or she is an identical or a fraternal twin?

• A) No; both types of twins have equal susceptibility rates.
• B) Yes; your chances are much greater if you are an identical twin.
• C) It depends on whether you have other relatives who have also experienced depression.
• D) It depends on whether you are a male or a female.

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