Asked by shiva paddam on May 14, 2024

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The incidence of major depressive disorder is greatest among those

A) raised together with a nontwin sibling who suffers the disorder.
B) raised apart from a fraternal twin who suffers the disorder.
C) raised together with a fraternal twin who suffers the disorder.
D) raised apart from an identical twin who suffers the disorder.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities for at least two weeks.

Fraternal Twin

Siblings born at the same time as a result of two different eggs being fertilized by two different sperm, sharing about 50% of their DNA, similar to non-twin siblings.

  • Ascertain the components contributing to the development and recurrent episodes of mood disorders, such as stress, genetic predispositions, and discrepancies in neurotransmitter levels.
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Alicia SavelaMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The best choice is D because identical twins share 100% of their genes and therefore any difference in incidence rates of major depressive disorder between twins who are raised apart can be attributed to environmental factors. If one identical twin has MDD, the other twin has a significantly increased risk of also developing MDD, even if they were raised separately.