Which of the Following Is a Legitimate Hypothesis That Explains

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a legitimate hypothesis that explains why the rate of depression appears to be twice as high for women as compared to men across various cultures?

• A) Women seek treatment more often than men.
• B) Women appear to have excessive amounts of the neurotransmitter that plays a key role in depression.
• C) The increased divorce rate has been more traumatic to how women view themselves and their purpose in life.
• D) The different social roles played by women predispose them to depression.

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Definitions:

Performance Anxiety

Anxiety over sexual performance that interferes with sexual functioning.

Spectatoring

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