Which of the following statements is true about depression in adolescents?
A) Females tend to ruminate in their depressed mood and amplify it; hence, they are more likely to develop depression than are males.
B) Puberty occurs earlier for males than for females; hence, males are more likely to develop depression than are females.
C) Males face more discrimination than females do; hence, males are more likely to develop depression than are females.
D) Females' self-images, especially their body images, are more positive than males'; hence, females are less likely to develop depression than males.

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Research has consistently shown that females are more likely to develop depression than males during adolescence. This is thought to be due in part to differences in rumination, with females tending to ruminate more and amplify their negative mood. Therefore, option A is the only choice that accurately reflects the current understanding of depression in adolescents.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Depression in Adolescents