A person's culture often has an impact on the development of mood disorders, particularly depression. Which of the following statements accurately describe the relationship between depression and culture?

a. Very few cultures acknowledge the physical symptoms associated with depression.
b. The physical symptoms associated with depression are similar across cultures.
c. Genes account for nearly all of the cross-cultural differences in the prevalence of depression.
d. Some cultures experience depression at higher rates than others.


Ans:
c. Genes account for nearly all of the cross-cultural differences in the prevalence of depression.

d. Some cultures experience depression at higher rates than others.

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