Which of the following characteristics has been associated with a lower incidence of depression?
A) perfectionism
B) high self-esteem
C) an accurate perception of one's strengths and weaknesses
D) an accurate perception of others' opinions

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High self-esteem has been consistently associated with a lower incidence of depression. Perfectionism (A) can actually increase the risk of depression, and accurate self-perception (C) and perception of others' opinions (D) have not been found to have a significant impact on depression rates.

Which of the Following Characteristics Has Been Associated with a Lower