Psychologist Susan Nolen-Hoeksema (1990) has suggested that one of the main reasons depression occurs more frequently in women than in men is that when women start to feel depressed they are more likely than men to

A) ruminate.
B) abuse alcohol.
C) distract themselves.
D) deny their symptoms.

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Nereah Marie Obedoza · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  According to psychologist Susan Nolen-Hoeksema's theory, women are more likely to ruminate when they start to feel depressed. Ruminating refers to the tendency to repetitively focus on negative thoughts and feelings, which can contribute to the development and maintenance of depression. This tendency towards rumination is thought to be one of the reasons why depression is more common in women than in men. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Psychologist Susan Nolen-Hoeksema (1990) has suggested that one of the main reasons depression occurs more frequently in women than in men is that when women start to feel depressed they are more likely than men to

A) ruminate.
B) abuse alcohol.
C) distract themselves.
D) deny their symptoms.

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Psychologist Susan Nolen-Hoeksema (1990) has suggested that one of the main reasons depression occurs more frequently in women than in men is that when women start to feel depressed they are more likely than men toA) ruminate.B) abuse alcohol.C) distract themselves.D) deny their symptoms.

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Psychologist Susan Nolen-Hoeksema (1990) has suggested that one of the main reasons depression occurs more frequently in women than in men is that when women start to feel depressed they are more likely than men to

A) ruminate.
B) abuse alcohol.
C) distract themselves.
D) deny their symptoms.