Powers Et Al

Multiple Choice

Powers et al. (2009) examined relations between reported childhood maltreatment, depression in adulthood, and perceived social support from family and friends. The researchers used a(n) _______ design and found that

A) correlational; childhood emotional abuse and neglect were more predictive of depression than sexual or physical abuse.
B) correlational; perceived friendship support appeared to protect women against depression despite childhood maltreatment.
C) experimental: childhood emotional abuse and neglect were more predictive of depression than sexual or physical abuse.
D) A and B only.