Janice and Bill Are Married, Live in the Same House

question 54

Multiple Choice

Janice and Bill are married, live in the same house, and have similar jobs. Despite their similar situations, as a woman Janice is more likely to become depressed than Bill. One reason for this gender difference in depression is that __________.

• A) men are unable to describe their emotions and cannot identify depression
• B) women tend to ruminate more on their emotional difficulties
• C) women are more likely to develop drinking problems that lead to depression
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Substitute Marriage Cohabitation

A living arrangement in which a couple shares a household and life together but is not legally married.

Dating Cohabitation

The state of living together and being involved in an intimate relationship without being married.

Inertia Effect

The tendency of an object or process to continue in its current state, whether at rest or in motion, unless acted upon by an external force.

Cohabitation

The condition of cohabiting and engaging in a sexual relationship without the bond of marriage.