According to the textbook, increases in gender differences with respect to depression coincide with ________ and ________.

A) puberty; social aspects of puberty
B) puberty; young adulthood
C) young adulthood; employment opportunity
D) childhood; social aspects of childhood

Increases in gender differences regarding depression are notably associated with puberty and the social aspects of puberty. This period brings about significant biological and social changes, which can impact mental health and contribute to the observed gender differences in depression rates.