Why is the rate of depression twice as high for women compared to men in many cultures?
a) This is an artifact of higher rates of treatment seeking among women.
b) Women appear to have excessive amounts of the neurotransmitter that plays a key role in depression.
c) The increased divorce rate has been more traumatic to how women view themselves and their purpose in life.
d) Traditional gender roles predispose women to behave in ways that make them less likely to overcome depression.
d
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