In their research on the role of the serotonin transporter gene in depression, Caspi and his colleagues studied the effects of allele variations and environmental stressors on self-reports of depressive episodes. Which statement accurately summarizes their results?

A) People with two long alleles who experienced probable maltreatment earlier in life reported the most depressive episodes.
B) People with two short alleles who experienced probable maltreatment earlier in life reported the most depressive episodes.
C) People with one long and one short allele reported the most depressive episodes, regardless of maltreatment status.
D) People with two short alleles reported the most depressive episodes, regardless of maltreatment status.


B) People with two short alleles who experienced probable maltreatment earlier in life reported the most depressive episodes.

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Which test is carried out 15 to 20 weeks into a pregnancy, and allows the analysis of fetal cells that can identify a variety of genetic defects with nearly 100 percent accuracy?

A. chorionic villus sampling (CVS) B. ultrasound sonography C. embryoscopy D. amniocentesis

Psychology

According to the triangular theory, empty love develops when only __________ is present.

A. intimacy B. decision/commitment C. loyalty D. similarity

Psychology

Researchers usually test their hypotheses at the .05 level of significance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Nutritious meals and training activities are good examples of back-up reinforcers

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology