Artifact Theory Differs Importantly from Other Sociocultural Theories of Depression

question 5

Multiple Choice

Artifact theory differs importantly from other sociocultural theories of depression because it suggests:

• A) women and men are equally likely to develop depression.
• B) hormone changes mask the development of depression in women.
• C) concern about body weight can be both a cause and a result of depression.
• D) depression is caused by examining one's feelings too closely.

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