Which of the following statements about women's higher vulnerability to depression is false?
A. Women are more likely to have higher levels of estrogen and progesterone which cause depression.
B. Women are more likely to experience negative life events that lead to feelings of helplessness.
C. Women are more likely to have an interpersonal orientation that puts them at risk for depression
D. Women are more likely to focus on how they feel, which can increase feelings of depression.
Answer: A. Women are more likely to have higher levels of estrogen and progesterone which cause depression.
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