Adolescent Girls Are More Likely to Be Depressed Than Adolescent

question 56

Multiple Choice

Adolescent girls are more likely to be depressed than adolescent boys because they experience

• A) biological changes in puberty.
• B) family conflict.
• C) more help with emotional problems.
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression, significantly impacting an individual's mood, energy, and daily function.

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