Which is not a theory that has been offered to explain the relative high rates of depression in women as compared to men?

a.) Artifact theory
b.) Rumination theory
c.) Body dissatisfaction explanation
d.) Learned helplessness theory

Ans: d.) Learned helplessness theory

Psychology

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suicide attempts during times of stress. a. wealth c. successful marriage b. use of alcohol as a relaxant d. regular aerobic exercise

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According to family systems researchers such as Minuchin, which of the following

explains why eating disorders develop? a. Some children who grow up in abusive families continue to abuse themselves through the development of an eating disorder. b. Some children and adolescents develop severe conditions such as anorexia and bulimia in order to deflect attention from marital discord or other major issues that threaten the family's unity and stability. c. Some children who struggle with their own identity within their family develop an eating disorder in order to gain a feeling of control over their future. d. Some children develop an eating disorder because they grow up in families that place undue emphasis on the maintenance of social appearances at the expense of genuine and healthy communication about personal feelings, needs, and preferences. e. b and d

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