Why are females more likely to be diagnosed with a depressive disorder than males?

What will be an ideal response?

Researchers feel that this is tied to negative body image. Those with poor body image do not have the protective factor of perceived physical attractiveness and therefore feel worse.

Psychology

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A recent survey (discussed in your text) found that the majority of the psychotherapists surveyed listed this therapist as the most influential on their practice

a. Sigmund Freud b. Abraham Maslow c. B. F. Skinner d. Carl Rogers

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A monoamine that is found widely throughout the brain, appears to enhance

attentiveness, and is involved in the control of REM sleep is a. serotonin. b. ACh. c. norepinephrine. d. glutamate. e. dopamine.

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