Several Theories Have Been Offered to Explain Why Women Are

question 27

Multiple Choice

Several theories have been offered to explain why women are more likely than men to suffer from depression. Which of the following is not one of these theories?

• A) a ruminative style of dealing with depression can accentuate a depressed mood.
• B) Women are more likely than men to experience stressful events in their lives.
• C) The less powerful role experienced by women than men can lead to depression.
• D) Women have more of the neurochemical serotonin than men.

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