What Is the Likely Relationship Between Social Skills and Risk

question 138

Multiple Choice

What is the likely relationship between social skills and risk for depression

• A) Increased need for social interaction among extraverts puts them at risk for depression after a relationship ends. 
• B) Both have common genetic foundations. 
• C) Those who are depressed lose their ability to interact appropriately with others, so depression is the cause of poor social skills. 
• D) People with poor social skills have a harder time getting the social support and reinforcers that we need.

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