Why stress affects people differently
Why stress affects people differently
Caspi et al. investigated why stressful experiences are associated with depression in some people but not others. They tested whether variation in the serotonin transporter gene moderates the effect of stressful life events.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 3.2.1 Caspi et al. (2003). Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete compulsory topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy optional topics and research methods.