Tariq lives in Iraq and has seen years of war, with several of his relatives and friends killed; Taylor lives in the United States and has had a relatively sheltered upbringing, with no significant losses. Which of the following is most likely to be true?

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Research suggests that exposure to chronic stress and loss, such as that experienced by Tariq, increases the risk of developing depression. On the other hand, individuals like Taylor who have experienced less stress and loss may have lower risk of developing depression. However, depression is a complex disorder and multiple risk factors can contribute to its development, so it is impossible to say definitively that one individual will be more or less likely to develop depression solely based on their experiences.

Tariq Lives in Iraq and Has Seen Years of War