You have conducted a large study examining children who either carry a gene linked to depression, have experienced severe environmental trauma, or both. Based on your knowledge regarding the interaction between environment and genetics, who is most likely to show signs of depression later in life?
A) those who showed early signs of depression
B) those who carried the gene linked to depression
C) those who showed both early signs of depression and carried the depression-linked gene
D) none of the children would be predicted to more likely develop depression

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The interaction between environment and genetics suggests that individuals who carry the gene linked to depression and have experienced severe environmental trauma are at the highest risk for developing depression later in life. Therefore, those who showed both early signs of depression and carried the depression-linked gene are most likely to show signs of depression later in life.

You Have Conducted a Large Study Examining Children Who Either