Question

read the following paragraph from the article “how social stress makes your brain vulnerable to depression,” written by andy coghlan in the online edition of new scientist magazine, published on november 13, 2017: social stress can trigger changes in the brain that open the door to depression. experiments in human brains and mice suggest that experiences such as bullying make the blood - brain barrier leaky, letting inflammation into the brain and altering mood. which of the options below most correctly and effectively incorporates this source material? (either apa or mla style citations are acceptable.) in “how social stress makes your brain vulnerable to depression,” andy coghlan (2017) explains how “brains and mice” can develop depression in unpleasant social situations. coghlan (2017) describes how stress can spark changes in the brain that open the way to depression. bullying makes your brain leak, according to a shocking new study reported in new scientist (coghlan, 2017)! the study shows that emotional experiences can cause physical changes in the brain that lead to depression. (coghlan, 2017).

Explanation:

The first option misquotes by saying "brains and mice" can develop depression. The third option over - simplifies and sensationalizes by stating "bullying makes your brain leak". The fourth option is too general. The second option correctly and concisely summarizes the main idea that stress can lead to brain changes that may cause depression and has proper citation.

Answer:

B. Coghlan (2017) describes how stress can spark changes in the brain that open the way to depression.