Author Question: Which of the following is an important explanation for the large number of women with depression? ... (Read 93 times)

ssal · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Which of the following is an important explanation for the large number of women with depression?

a. It is more acceptable for men than women to admit that they are sick and seek help.
b. Depression appears to be associated with the X chromosome.
c. Hormonal fluctuations are stronger in women, predisposing them to psychological disorders such as depression.
d. Women's experiences of discrimination increase the incidence of depression.

Question 2

What can we conclude about therapist bias in diagnosing depression?

a. Therapists are more likely to say that a woman is depressed, in comparison to a maneven when they have similar symptoms.
b. Depression is overdiagnosed in both men and women.
c. When therapists think about healthy adults, they are likely to think about healthy women instead of healthy adult men..
d. Men's substance abuse is often misdiagnosed as depression.