Research into Demographic Differences in the Rates of Major Depression

question 64

Multiple Choice

Research into demographic differences in the rates of major depression suggests that

• A)men and woman have similar rates of diagnosis.
• B)men are three times more likely than women to be diagnosed with the disorder.
• C)women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with the disorder.
• D)there are no age,gender,or racial differences in the prevalence of the disorder.

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Definitions:

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that emphasize the needs and goals of the group over individual desires or ambitions.

Social Roles

Expected behaviors and responsibilities assigned to individuals based on their position or status within a social group or society.

Interdependence

A condition where individuals or groups are mutually reliant on each other, often seen in social, economic, and ecological contexts.

Social-Cognitive Theorists

Psychologists who study how people learn by observing others and how they interpret and model their behaviors based on their beliefs.