Which of the following statements is true of the sociocultural factors involved in depression?

A) Men are nearly twice as likely as women to be diagnosed with depression.
B) Studies have found very low rates of depression in Native American groups.
C) Depression increases as standards of living and employment circumstances worsen.
D) Individuals with a low socioeconomic status (SES) are less likely to develop depression than their higher-SES counterparts.

Research has shown that depression rates are higher among individuals experiencing economic hardship, poverty, and job insecurity. There is also evidence that depression is more common among individuals living in countries with large income disparities. Therefore, depression tends to increase as standards of living and employment circumstances worsen. Option A is incorrect; women are actually twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression. Option B is incorrect; depression rates vary among different Native American groups and can be higher than the national average. Option D is also incorrect; individuals with a low socioeconomic status are actually more likely to develop depression due to the stress associated with poverty, lack of resources, and social disadvantage.