Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding Depression During Adolescence

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct regarding depression during adolescence?

• A) Adolescent boys are more often affected by depression than are adolescent girls.
• B) Children who are more able to regulate their emotions are, as adolescents, more prone to depression.
• C) Adolescents more often become depressed because they have high levels of neurotransmitters, which make it difficult for them to experience pleasurable emotions.
• D) Adolescents are more likely to become depressed when they have parents who rely on punitive discipline.

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