Imagine You Have a Twin Who Has Just Been Diagnosed

question 46

Multiple Choice

Imagine you have a twin who has just been diagnosed with major depression.Are your chances of showing symptoms of this disorder affected by whether he or she is an identical or a fraternal twin?

• A) No; both types of twins are equally susceptible.
• B) Yes; your chances are much greater if you are an identical twin.
• C) It depends on whether you have additional relatives who have experienced depression.
• D) It depends on whether you are male or female.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

Refers to the growth and change in intellectual capabilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding.

Sensorimotor

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about the world through their sensory and motor interactions.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from approximately ages 2 to 7, marked by the emergence of symbolic thought and egocentrism but a lack of operational logic.

Retained That Learning

The process of keeping and integrating knowledge or skills in long-term memory that have been acquired previously.