Research suggests that heredity can create

A) a predisposition to mood disorders.
B) the hormonal imbalance associated with depression.
C) a genetic "map" that determines the onset of mood disorders.
D) a cognitive mind-set that fosters the development of bipolar disorder.

Predisposition

A natural inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way or to develop a certain condition.

Mood Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by persistent disturbances in a person's mood that affect their everyday functioning.

Hormonal Imbalance

A condition where there is too little or too much of a particular hormone in the bloodstream, affecting bodily functions.