What Are the Chances That Researchers Will Develop a Specific

question 194

Multiple Choice

What are the chances that researchers will develop a specific, gene-based explanation for unipolar depression in the near future?

• A) almost zero-so far, no specific genes have been linked to unipolar depression
• B) low-so far, specific genes on half or more of chromosomes have been linked to unipolar depression
• C) moderate-researchers have identified at most a half-dozen or so genes linked to unipolar depression
• D) high-researchers have narrowed their study down to at most three genes linked to unipolar depression

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Definitions:

Gestalt Principle

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals perceive objects as whole systems rather than the sum of their parts.

Proximity

The state or condition of being close or near; in psychology, it often refers to how physically close people are to each other, which can influence relationships and social interactions.

Gestalt Psychology

A theory of mind that emphasizes the human ability to perceive patterns and wholes in complex data rather than just individual components.

Psychophysics

The branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and the sensory perceptions they evoke.