Michael and Marie Lost Their Parents in a Tragic Accident

Multiple Choice

Michael and Marie lost their parents in a tragic accident.Marie has developed depression while Michael has not.Dr.Guthrie thinks that the difference is due to the siblings' genders.Which of the following is Dr.Guthrie likely to cite to support her claim?

A) Men have fewer social relationships than women, which may protect them from additional stress.
B) When experiencing a negative event, women tend to ruminate about it and to blame themselves.
C) Men are less likely to self-medicate their depressive feelings with alcohol.
D) Men are more likely to simply endure feelings of depression, which makes the feelings pass more quickly.