Which of the Following Statements About Culture and Depression Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about culture and depression is true?

• A) In all cultures studied, females are twice as likely as males to report feelings of depression.
• B) In some Western cultures, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, males are more likely than females to be diagnosed with depression.
• C) In Western cultures, adolescent males and females demonstrate similar rates in depression. By adulthood, the trend reverses.
• D) Unlike Western cultures, males and females display similar rates of depression in non-Western cultures.

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