The correlation between life events that are stressful and the onset of major depression will decrease as the number of past depressive episodes increases.

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This statement is true as per research studies. It is known as the "kindling hypothesis" which suggests that the brain becomes progressively more vulnerable to depression with each successive episode, making it less dependent on external events like stressful life events.

The Correlation Between Life Events That Are Stressful and the Onset