Which statement about gender differences in adolescent depression is true?
A) Besides greater stress reactivity, boys’ gender-typed coping styles make them more prone to depression.
B) Girls with either an androgynous or a “masculine” gender identity show low rates of depressive symptoms.
C) Adolescents who identify strongly with “feminine” traits ruminate more and report fewer depressive symptoms.
D) Adolescents who identify strongly with “masculine” traits ruminate more and tend to be more depressed.
Answer: B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. German and Russian speaking countries b. Spanish speaking countries c. Italian speaking countries d. English and French speaking countries
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