According to dissonance theory, how do people usually reduce dissonance?

For most of her childhood, Arielle was subjected to physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her father. As an adult, Arielle suffers from severe depression. Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between Arielle's abuse and her depression?

A. Arielle's childhood abuse caused her adult depression. B. Arielle's childhood abuse is correlated with her adult depression. C. Arielle's depression is coincidental and is unrelated to her childhood abuse. D. Depression is a result of genetics and was passed down to Arielle by her father.

Adolescents whose parents are divorced

A) are at greater risk for emotional and substance use problems. B) are less likely to go to college. C) usually recover with time. D) All of the above.