A Cultural Variable That May Explain the Differences in the Percentages

question 111

Multiple Choice

A cultural variable that may explain the differences in the percentages of men and women reporting depression is:

• A) educational opportunities
• B) fear of failure
• C) gender roles
• D) the use of sexist language

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Definitions:

Passive Encoding

The process of absorbing information without actively trying to remember it or giving it full attention.

Keyword Method

A memory technique that involves associating a familiar word with a new word to facilitate recall.

Concrete Word

A word that denotes a tangible object or phenomenon, which can be directly observed or physically experienced.

Abstract Word

A word that represents an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object or physical thing.