Asked by Riley Carder on Jul 03, 2024
Janice and Bill are married, live in the same house, and have similar jobs. Despite their similar situations, as a woman Janice is more likely to become depressed than Bill. One reason for this gender difference in depression is that __________.
A) men are unable to describe their emotions and cannot identify depression
B) women tend to ruminate more on their emotional difficulties
C) women are more likely to develop drinking problems that lead to depression
D) none of the above
Gender Difference
Variations in characteristics, behaviors, or traits between males and females, often influenced by a combination of biological, social, and cultural factors.
Depression
Depression is a psychiatric disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, and a range of physical and cognitive impairments.
Ruminate
The act of thinking deeply or repeatedly about something.
- Identify the indicators and hazards associated with depression.
- Discern the influence of gender, societal, and economic aspects on the likelihood and severity levels of mood disorders and schizophrenia.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the indicators and hazards associated with depression.
- Discern the influence of gender, societal, and economic aspects on the likelihood and severity levels of mood disorders and schizophrenia.
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