A meta-analysis of biological treatments for major depressive disorder finds that response rates to medication are significantly higher in one subgroup of patients. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this finding, according to the diathesis-stress model?

A.
(A) The subgroup has a higher baseline level of stressors.
B.
(B) The subgroup has a greater number of genetic risk factors for depression.
C.
(C) The subgroup has a lower threshold for the expression of depressive symptoms.
D.
(D) The subgroup has a higher rate of comorbid anxiety disorders.
E.
(E) The subgroup has a more significant history of childhood trauma.
Psychology
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Psychology Problem Set 5 Year:2024 Question No:APPsychology2024AP0437

Answer:

B

Knowledge points:

8.9 Treatment of Disorders from the Biological Perspective

Solution:

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