Which of the Following Statements Is True About Depression in Adolescents

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about depression in adolescents?

• A) Females tend to ruminate in their depressed mood and amplify it; hence, they are more likely to develop depression than are males.
• B) Puberty occurs earlier for males than for females; hence, males are more likely to develop depression than are females.
• C) Males face more discrimination than females do; hence, males are more likely to develop depression than are females.
• D) Females' self-images, especially their body images, are more positive than males'; hence, females are less likely to develop depression than males.

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Definitions:

Implicit Influence

The subtle or unconscious impact on an individual's attitudes, beliefs, or actions without their explicit awareness.

Informational Influence

A form of social influence where an individual changes their behavior or belief based on the information or evidence provided by others.

Normative Influence

The influence that leads individuals to conform to the norms or behaviors of a group to gain acceptance or approval.

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