Which of the following children would be most at risk for developing depression following child maltreatment?

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Beth, who has two short alleles for the 5-HTT gene, would be most at risk for developing depression following child maltreatment. Research has shown that individuals with two short alleles of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTT) are more susceptible to the effects of stress and are at a higher risk for developing depression after experiencing stressful events, including child maltreatment.

Which of the Following Children Would Be Most at Risk