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Twin Studies in Psychology

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What is the primary emphasis of the diathesis-stress model in explaining depression?

The influence of environmental factors on depression

The role of genetics in determining depression

The importance of neurotransmitters like serotonin in depression

The interaction between genetic predisposition and stressful situations (correct)

Which approach to explaining depression is more focused on the individual's genetic makeup?

Determinism

Holism

Reductionism (correct)

Free will

What is the term for the biological tendency to develop a particular behavior due to an individual's genes?

Free will

Determinism

Genetic predisposition (correct)

Diathesis-stress model

What is the primary advantage of the genetic explanation for depression?

It helps to reduce the stigma associated with depression Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What approach to explaining behavior suggests that our actions are solely the result of our genes and environment?

Determinism Signup and view all the answers

What is the neurotransmitter associated with controlling mood?

Serotonin Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to explaining depression is more focused on the interaction between genetic and environmental factors?

Diathesis-stress model Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of the genetic explanation for depression?

It fails to account for the role of environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to choose our behavior and make decisions freely?

Free will Signup and view all the answers