Which of the Following Might Explain Why Rates of Depression

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might explain why rates of depression are low in China and Japan?

• A) Mental illnesses are not stigmatized, thus those who are depressed receive much social support and do not seek treatment.
• B) The heavy emphasis on the individual decreases the likelihood of blaming the self for failure.
• C) Symptoms of depression tend to be discussed as somatic.
• D) Blunted emotions characterize Asian peoples, so both positive and negative emotional extremes are rare.

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