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

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


Answer: C

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