Which of the Following Might Explain Why Rates of Depression

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might explain why rates of depression are low in China and Japan?

A) Mental illnesses are not stigmatized, thus those who are depressed receive much social support and do not seek treatment.
B) The heavy emphasis on the individual decreases the likelihood of blaming the self for failure.
C) Symptoms of depression tend to be discussed as somatic.
D) Blunted emotions characterize Asian peoples, so both positive and negative emotional extremes are rare.