Research suggests that women are more vulnerable to depression than men because women tend to overthink, to linger mentally on negative events. This suggestion best illustrates a ________ perspective.

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This question is asking for the perspective that best illustrates why women are more vulnerable to depression than men. The given explanation points towards a cognitive factor - overthinking and dwelling on negative events. This falls under the social-cognitive perspective, which emphasizes the influence of cognitive factors, such as thoughts and beliefs, and social factors on behavior and mental processes. Therefore, the best choice is D, social-cognitive.

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