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?

A) Tariq will be less likely to develop depression because he has grown stronger and more resilient.
B) Taylor will be less likely to develop depression because he has experienced less loss and less chronic stress.
C) They will be equally likely to develop depression but because of different risk factors.
D) Taylor will be more likely to develop depression because he has not yet had to develop emotional strength.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  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.

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