Which Is True When Considering the Role of Genetics in Depression

question 117

Multiple Choice

 Which is true when considering the role of genetics in depression?

• A) Late-onset depression has higher heritability than early-onset depression.
• B) Depression in males runs in families, depression in females does not.
• C) Adopted children who become depressed are more likely to have depressed biological relatives than depressed adoptive relatives.
• D) Adopted children who become depressed are more likely to have depressed adoptive relatives than depressed biological relatives.

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Progressive Income Tax

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher tax burden on high-income earners.

Ability-to-Pay Principle

A tax principle suggesting that taxes should be levied according to an individual or entity's capacity to pay, generally implying that those with higher incomes should pay more tax.

Proportional Income Tax

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount of income, thus taxing all income levels at the same percentage.

Horizontal Equity

The principle that individuals or entities in similar financial situations should be treated equally by the tax system or other public policies.