Which Statement About Gender Differences in Adolescent Depression Is True

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about gender differences in adolescent depression is true?

• A) Besides greater stress reactivity, boys' gender-typed coping styles make them more prone to depression.
• B) Girls with either an androgynous or a "masculine" gender identity show low rates of depressive symptoms.
• C) Adolescents who identify strongly with "feminine" traits ruminate more and report fewer depressive symptoms.
• D) Adolescents who identify strongly with "masculine" traits ruminate more and tend to be more depressed.

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Definitions:

Ethnic Group

A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.

Stress

refers to a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Historic Trauma

Psychological distress passed down through generations, resulting from catastrophic events experienced by ancestral groups.

Intergenerationally

Spanning or occurring between generations, often referring to the transmission of values, traditions, or skills.