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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