Dora Has Recently Started Working on a Research Study That

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Multiple Choice

Dora has recently started working on a research study that hypothesizes that people who have a defect in a specific gene may have a predisposition to depression.As a second hypothesis in the study,the researcher is studying the impact of a significant lack of social support in triggering the onset of depression in such people.If Dora's research successfully validates both hypotheses,which of the following conclusion may be drawn?

• A)A defect in the gene Dora is studying is directly linked to depression.
• B)A lack of social support always leads to clinically significant levels of depression.
• C)The defective gene and lack of social support produce a heightened risk of depression.
• D)The defective is recessive and depression is a result of polygenic inheritance.

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Definitions:

Genetic Factors

Components of an organism's genes that contribute to its development, traits, and behaviors.

Maturation

The process of development in which an individual reaches a higher level of psychological or physical growth, often through natural progression rather than external influences.

Guidance Center

A facility offering a range of psychological, counseling, or educational services aimed at providing individuals with assistance in personal development, coping strategies, and life management skills.

Schizophrenic Patients

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, a disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking, and significant social or occupational dysfunction.