Asked by shivang marvania on May 11, 2024

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Studies suggest that the prevalence of depression is about twice as high in women as it is in men.Which explanation for the gender gap in the diagnosis of depression is NOT supported by research

A)  contention that women are more likely to endure poverty 
B)  notion that women are far more likely to be victims of sexual abuse and harassment 
C)  assertion that it is due to genetics 
D)  suggestion that some of the disparity may be the result of women's elevated vulnerability to depression at certain points in their reproductive life cycle

Reproductive Life Cycle

The reproductive life cycle encompasses the biological stages through which an organism passes to produce offspring, including development, maturity, reproduction, and death.

Gender Gap

The disparities between men and women in different contexts, including wage inequality, representation in certain fields, and social, economic, and political inequalities.

Sexual Abuse

A form of misconduct where an individual is forced or coerced into unwanted sexual activity without consent.

  • Identify misconceptions and biases related to the diagnosis and perception of psychological disorders.
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AB
Andrea BeltranMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Research has not found conclusive evidence that depression is caused by genetics, and studies have suggested that environmental factors play a larger role. Therefore, the assertion that the gender gap in the diagnosis of depression is due to genetics is not supported by research.