Studies Show Gender Differences in Both Depressed Mood and Clinical

question 9

Multiple Choice

Studies show gender differences in both depressed mood and clinical depression during adolescence.What is the gender difference in rates of major depression for 12- to 19-year-olds?

• A)Rates slightly higher for males
• B)Rates around twice as high for females
• C)Rates slightly higher for females
• D)Rates as much as triple for females

Understand the implications of high self-monitoring and self-efficacy beliefs on personality.

Explain the psychological constructs of locus of control and its implications on behaviour and attitude.

Identify major personality traits proposed by theorists like Eysenck and their biological underpinnings.

Understand different biases and their impact on research validity.

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