One Explanation for Girls' Greater Susceptibility to Internalizing Problems, Such

question 75

Multiple Choice

One explanation for girls' greater susceptibility to internalizing problems, such as depression, emphasizes their greater orientation toward and sensitivity to interpersonal relationships. Specifically, gender differences in the level of the hormone ________ may play a role in making females both more invested in close relationships, and more vulnerable to adverse consequences of interpersonal problems.

• A) dopamine
• B) serotonin
• C) oxytocin
• D) leptin

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