Research on Interactional Patterns in Families with a Depressed Parent

Research on interactional patterns in families with a depressed parent or child suggest that

A) depressed behavior by a family member may be maintained because it serves to avoid conflictual behavior among family members.
B) depressed behavior by a family member is reduced where there is marital conflict.
C) no association exists between marital conflict and depression.
D) a child is less likely to be depressed when he/she can mediate the conflict between the parents.