Both Warren and Richard lost their homes in the Katrina hurricane in Louisiana. However, while Warren developed major depression and required hospitalization, Richard, whose loss was greater, was able to cope with it. This difference in responses between the two men may be due to what is termed

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The difference in response between Warren and Richard may be due to genetic control of sensitivity to the environment, which refers to an individual's genetic predisposition to respond to environmental stressors. In this case, Warren may have been more genetically sensitive to the traumatic event of losing his home during the hurricane, leading to the development of major depression and hospitalization. Richard, on the other hand, may have been less sensitive to the same stressor, allowing him to cope better with the loss.

Both Warren and Richard Lost Their Homes in the Katrina