Which of the Following Statements About the Factors Related to Depression

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the factors related to depression is true?

• A) Heredity plays only a minor role in depression.
• B) Genes can induce depression by affecting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.
• C) Biological changes associated with puberty explain why girls are more prone to depression than boys.
• D) Late-maturing girls are especially prone to depression.

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