Which of the Following Statements Is True About Depression in Adolescents

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about depression in adolescents?

• A) Females tend to ruminate in their depressed mood and amplify it; hence, they are more likely to develop depression than are males.
• B) Puberty occurs earlier for males than for females; hence, males are more likely to develop depression than are females.
• C) Males face more discrimination than females do; hence, males are more likely to develop depression than are females.
• D) Females' self-images, especially their body images, are more positive than males'; hence, females are less likely to develop depression than males.

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Definitions:

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of large firms that dominate the market, leading to limited competition and potentially higher prices for consumers.

Monopolistic Industry

An industry structure characterized by a single producer or a handful of producers who control the majority of the market share, limiting competition.

Single, Unique Product

A product that is the only one of its kind and has no close substitutes in the market.

Blocked Entry

A situation in which new firms are prevented from entering a market due to high barriers to entry, such as high startup costs or strict regulations.