Suppose you are sad. According to a proposal by Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, if you are a woman you are more likely to ________ in response to your sadness, and if you are a man you are more likely to ________ in response to your sadness.

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According to Susan Nolen-Hoeksema's proposal, women are more likely to ruminate, or think about their feelings and possible causes of them, when they are sad, while men are more likely to attempt to distract themselves from their sadness.  This model suggests that women have a more ruminative style, which increases their vulnerability to depression.

Suppose You Are Sad