10 Questions
What is the primary emphasis of the diathesis-stress model in explaining depression?
The interaction between genetic predisposition and stressful situations
Which approach to explaining depression is more focused on the individual's genetic makeup?
Reductionism
What is the term for the biological tendency to develop a particular behavior due to an individual's genes?
Genetic predisposition
What is the primary advantage of the genetic explanation for depression?
It helps to reduce the stigma associated with depression
What type of study is used to investigate the genetic explanation for depression by examining the similarity of depressive traits in twins raised apart?
Adoption study
What approach to explaining behavior suggests that our actions are solely the result of our genes and environment?
Determinism
What is the neurotransmitter associated with controlling mood?
Serotonin
Which approach to explaining depression is more focused on the interaction between genetic and environmental factors?
Diathesis-stress model
What is the primary limitation of the genetic explanation for depression?
It fails to account for the role of environmental factors
What is the term for the ability to choose our behavior and make decisions freely?
Free will
Explore the role of genetics in depression through twin studies, comparing monozygotic and dizygotic twins to understand the similarities and differences in their behavior. Learn about the research methodology and its implications on our understanding of depression.
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