The Heritability Index for Major Depressive Disorder Is Approximately

question 224

Multiple Choice

The heritability index for major depressive disorder is approximately .37,meaning that:

• A)genetic factors are 37% more important than environmental factors in determining depression.
• B)parents with major depressive disorder have a 37% chance of having a child with major depressive disorder.
• C)major depressive disorder is completely the result of genes for 37% of the population.
• D)37% of the population variability in major depressive disorder can be attributed to genetics.

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