In the general population of the United States, women make up about two thirds of all cases of major depressive disorder. In contrast, rates of depression among the Amish are equal for men and women. How does the text interpret this result??
a. ?Gender differences in depression are biological.
b. ?Amish men do not drink alcohol and therefore are less depressed.
c. ?Amish women do not work outside the home and therefore are less depressed.
d. ?Gender differences in depression are more likely due to situational factors.
ANSWER:
d
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