In a study of adults, scientists found that those maltreated in childhood had the greatest likelihood of depression as adults if they had ________ serotonin transporter gene allele

a. the short-long (heterozygous)
b. the long
c. the short-short (homozygous)
d. an unknown type of

Answer: c. the short-short (homozygous)

Psychology

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A) we actively reconstruct our memories using the cues and information available to us. B) all explicit and implicit memories are stored in the hippocampus. C) memory illusions are evidence of serious memory problems such as Alzheimer's disease or amnesia. D) the passage of time has little or no effect on the accuracy of our memories.

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One advantage of the labeling theory of passionate love is that it helps to explain

A) the three components of love. B) changing dating behaviors of contemporary adolescents. C) the importance of companionate love. D) why some adolescents may feel deepened love even when they experience continual rejections or hurt from someone to whom they are attracted.

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