According to a Longitudinal Study by Barefoot and Others,which of the Following

question 103

Multiple Choice

According to a longitudinal study by Barefoot and others,which of the following statements about gender differences in depression among adults is true?

• A) In the childhood,adolescent,and early adulthood years,males show greater depression than females do.
• B) The study found greater depression in men than women at 50 and 60 years of age,but not at 80 years of age.
• C) Men showed increases in depressive symptoms from 60 to 80.
• D) Women showed increases in depressive symptoms from 60 to 80.

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