Which of the following is an inadequate explanation for why some individuals are more vulnerable to depression than others?

A) Ineffective coping strategies may increase vulnerability to depression.
B) Rumination may increase vulnerability to depression.
C) Major life stress may provide a "kindling" experience that increases vulnerability to depression.
D) Certain genes have been implicated in vulnerability to depression, regardless of environmental factors.

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​Which of the following is an inadequate explanation for why some individuals are more vulnerable to depression than others?A)  ​Ineffective coping strategies may increase vulnerability to depression.B)  ​Rumination may increase vulnerability to depression.C)  ​Major life stress may provide a kindling experience that increases vulnerability to depression.D)  ​Certain genes have been implicated in vulnerability to depression, regardless of environmental factors.

Zahra JEBLI · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  While certain genes have been implicated in vulnerability to depression, the explanation is inadequate because environmental factors can still play a significant role in the development of depression. Therefore, it is not solely a genetic predisposition but a complex interplay between nature and nurture that influences an individual's vulnerability to depression.

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