Stressful Life Events Appear to Be a Causal Factor in Depression

question 23

Multiple Choice

Stressful life events appear to be a causal factor in depression based on research showing

• A)depressed people experience more losses of marriages and jobs.
• B)many people report life stresses before they become depressed.
• C)depression rates increase after major disasters.
• D)lab induced stress leads to increased depression.

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