« previous next »

Author Question: Summarize the research data on genetic contributions to the development of depressive disorders in ... (Read 123 times)

abarnes

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jun 22, 2018
Summarize the research data on genetic contributions to the development of depressive disorders in children and adolescents.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Mrs. Smyth is diagnosed with depression because she has lost weight, expresses excessive guilt, and ruminates a lot. She does still enjoy listening to music and working in her garden. Which symptom listed would NOT be consistent with the diagnosis of depression?
 
  a. weight loss c. rumination
  b. enjoying music and gardening d. excessive guilt


daiying98

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 Moderately inherited; possibly higher heritability in boys
 Genetic impact increases as children age
 Gene-by-environment interaction
 Having a depressed parent is a strong predictor of depression in children; influence may be both genetic and environmental

Answer to Question 2

B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

abarnes

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you!


daiying98

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
Happy to help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

Occurrence of stem cells at different stages of mammalian development Occurrence of stem cells at different stages of mammalian development
Selected Minerals for Treating Nutritional and Electrolyte Disorders Selected Minerals for Treating Nutritional and Electrolyte Disorders
Disorders and Diseases of the Digestive System Disorders and Diseases of the Digestive System
Disorders of the Respiratory System Cont Disorders of the Respiratory System Cont
RUSP 34 Core Conditions for Newborn Genetic Screening RUSP 34 Core Conditions for Newborn Genetic Screening
The genetic code The genetic code
Video: ETC Protein Complexes & Chemiosmosis (Total ATP Production and ATP Synthase)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library