Which of the Following Statements Is True of Gender Differences

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of gender differences in vulnerability to depression?

• A)Men tend to be more interpersonally oriented than women, perhaps due to gender socialization.
• B)When faced with distress, men are more likely than women to ruminate about their feelings and problems.
• C)Men appear more likely than women to base their self-worth on the health of their relationships.
• D)The differences in the responses of men and women to stress may be due to social norms.

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Definitions:

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