Depression Is More Common in Women Because They Experience More

question 34

Multiple Choice

Depression is more common in women because they experience more taxing life situations, such as poverty and menial jobs, than men. This is the:

• A) self-blame theory.
• B) artifact theory.
• C) life stress theory.
• D) lack-of-control theory.

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