A study in your textbook establishes an important relationship between genetic variations and life experiences in the etiology of depression. Results indicate that
a. known genetic differences in combination with negative life events greatly increase the likelihood that people will experience depression.
b. only people's life events increase the likelihood that they will experience depression.
c. genetic variations solely account for the likelihood of depression that people will experience.
d. there is no relationship between genetic variation and life experiences regarding the etiology of depression.
Answer: a. known genetic differences in combination with negative life events greatly increase the likelihood that people will experience depression.
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