The rate of severe depression is two to three times greater in women than in men because _____.

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The rate of severe depression in women is influenced by a combination of environmental factors (A) such as poverty, abuse, and discrimination, as well as socialization factors (B) such as passivity, dependence, and emotional sensitivity. Additionally, women may be genetically predisposed to hormonal and neurotransmitter fluctuations (C), further contributing to higher rates of depression compared to men. Therefore, all of these options (D) play a role in the higher rates of severe depression in women.

The Rate of Severe Depression Is Two to Three Times