The gender difference in depression may be more apparent than real. One factor that could explain why women seem to be more prone to depression is that ____.
A) women are socialized to be more self-interested and autonomous
B) women have higher concentrations of a certain depressive allele than men
C) depression in men may be hidden by other factors such as substance abuse or other addictive behaviors
D) depression in men is more likely to manifest early one and then dissipate

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Depression in men may often be masked by behaviors such as substance abuse or other forms of addictive behavior, making it less apparent and potentially leading to an underestimation of depression rates among men compared to women.

The Gender Difference in Depression May Be More Apparent Than