One Potential Reason for the Higher Rate of Incidence of Depression

question 61

Multiple Choice

One potential reason for the higher rate of incidence of depression in women is the __________.

• A)damage that occurs in their brain during the second trimester of their development
• B)stable hormone levels they experience throughout life
• C)stressors related to the multiple roles they play in life
• D)multitasking abilities of women

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that an individual holds that comes true because the individual's behaviors align to fulfill that belief.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, often leading to discrimination.

Micro-aggression

Brief, everyday exchanges that send denigrating messages to individuals because of their group membership, often unintentional and unrecognized by the sender.

Devalued Group

A social group that is not respected or is considered inferior by the dominant culture or society.