Which of the following would provide the STRONGEST evidence that age-related health problems produce depression?
A) a study showing that depressive symptoms increase after age-related health problems occur
B) a study showing that depressive symptoms increase as one gets older
C) a study showing that older people with depressive symptoms subsequently develop health problems
D) a study showing a positive correlation between depressive symptoms and health problems for older people

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A study showing that depressive symptoms increase after age-related health problems occur would provide the strongest evidence for a causal relationship, indicating that the health problems may lead to depression.

Which of the Following Would Provide the STRONGEST Evidence That