Recent research has indicated that personal uniqueness should be treated as a risk factor for
A)depression and suicidal tendencies in girls.
B)depression and suicidal tendencies in boys.
C)adjustment problems,such as juvenile delinquency,in girls.
D)adjustment problems,such as truancy,in boys.

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Recent studies have shown that personal uniqueness may put young girls at risk for depression and suicidal tendencies. It has been reported that girls who feel different, unique, and less accepted by their peers are more likely to experience depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. This risk factor is not necessarily present in boys or in relation to other adjustment problems such as truancy or juvenile delinquency.

Recent Research Has Indicated That Personal Uniqueness Should Be Treated