A Recent Study by Suniya Luthar and Bronwyn Becker of Middle-School

question 13

Multiple Choice

A recent study by Suniya Luthar and Bronwyn Becker of middle-school students living in one of the most affluent suburban communities in the United States revealed:

• A) lower levels of depression, but more so among boys.
• B) equally high levels of depression among boys and girls.
• C) high levels of depression, especially among girls.
• D) relatively low levels of substance abuse.

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