Recent Research Has Found That Adults Who Were Abused as Children

question 233

Multiple Choice

Recent research has found that adults who were abused as children are more likely to have moderate to severe depression if:

• A) they did not inherit a gene that regulates stress
• B) they have more than three siblings
• C) they do not have children themselves
• D) they abuse alcohol or drugs

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