According to research, which is most consistently a risk factor for depression?
A) high grades, which make students feel pressure to maintain high achievement
B) low grades, which make students feel incompetent
C) use of emotion-focused coping strategies
D) family problems, such as conflict and harsh discipline

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Research consistently shows that family problems, such as conflict and harsh discipline, are a risk factor for depression. High grades and low grades alone do not consistently predict depression, and the use of emotion-focused coping strategies may or may not be a risk factor depending on the individual's effectiveness in using them.

According to Research, Which Is Most Consistently a Risk Factor