According to your textbook, which of the following is true regarding sociocultural factors and the development of mood disorders, particularly depression?
A) Depression is caused almost exclusively by sociocultural factors.
B) Sociocultural factors do not appear to influence the development of depression.
C) Sociocultural factors interact with biological and cognitive factors to influence depression.
D) Researchers have not yet investigated the role of sociocultural factors in the development of depression.
Answer: C
Rationale: In particular, socioeconomic and environmental factors leave some individuals more vulnerable to mood disorders. However, biological and cognitive factors explain why some individuals do not develop mood disorders when exposed to stressful environmental factors.
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