Which of the Following Would Provide the STRONGEST Evidence That

question 211

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would provide the STRONGEST evidence that age-related health problems produce depression?

• A) a study showing that depressive symptoms increase after age-related health problems occur
• B) a study showing that depressive symptoms increase as one gets older
• C) a study showing that older people with depressive symptoms subsequently develop health problems
• D) a study showing a positive correlation between depressive symptoms and health problems for older people

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