Which of the Following Statements About Rumination Is True, According

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about rumination is true, according to the ruminative response styles theory?

• A) Rumination is a protective factor against depression.
• B) People who ruminate a great deal tend to have more lengthy periods of depressive symptoms.
• C) Gender differences in depression are explained by ruminative styles.
• D) Biological factors have been most clearly linked to the development of rumination in those who do not have a family history of mood disorders.

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