In choosing subjects you are interested in subjects who have a short allele of a serotonin transporter that causes them to have less serotonin in their system, but it's also likely that this group would be using an SSRI, a group of drugs that reduce serotonin re-uptake. So you are looing for people high in _____________ who are not currently using an SSRI.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

People high in neuroticism tend to have higher levels of anxiety and are more prone to developing mood disorders such as depression. The short allele of a serotonin transporter is also associated with increased risk for depression, and using an SSRI could potentially confound the results. Therefore, choosing subjects who are high in neuroticism but not currently using an SSRI would be the best option.

In Choosing Subjects You Are Interested in Subjects Who Have