One Explanation for the Fact That Women Have Higher Rates

question 135

Multiple Choice

One explanation for the fact that women have higher rates of depression than men is that, when feeling depressed, women ____.

• A)are more likely than men to repeatedly think about the problem-which can make them feel even more depressed
• B)are more likely than men to try to distract themselves with other thoughts or activities-which can prevent them from acknowledging and dealing with their depression
• C)are less likely than men to seek professional help-such that their depression is often prolonged
• D)are more likely than men to turn to alcohol or drugs-which tends to exacerbate existing problems

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