What Are the Results of Attempts to Find Genetic or Biological

question 103

Multiple Choice

What are the results of attempts to find genetic or biological causes for abuse?

• A)Researchers have identified a violence gene on the Y chromosome.
• B)Researchers have tied all abuse with mental disorder.
• C)Researchers have linked family violence with drug abuse.
• D)Researchers have been unsuccessful to a great extent.

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Definitions:

Dopamine-rich Circuits

Neural pathways in the brain that are densely populated with dopamine receptors, playing a key role in reward, pleasure, and addiction.

Passionate About

Having a strong feeling or enthusiasm for something or someone.

Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, and controlling thoughts, memory, speech, and movement.

Serotonin-rich Circuits

Neural pathways in the brain that have a high concentration of serotonin, a neurotransmitter important for regulating mood, appetite, and sleep.