One of the factors that increase a college student's vulnerability for developing depression is negative life events. What is another risk factor?

A. a predisposition to internalize criticism
B. poor social skills
C. unrealistically high expectations for academic performance
D. facing new challenges and threatening situations, events, and feelings


Answer: D

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