Which of the following statements about rumination is true, according to the ruminative response styles theory?
A) Rumination is a protective factor against depression.
B) People who ruminate a great deal tend to have more lengthy periods of depressive symptoms.
C) Gender differences in depression are explained by ruminative styles.
D) Biological factors have been most clearly linked to the development of rumination in those who do not have a family history of mood disorders.

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According to the ruminative response styles theory, people who tend to ruminate a great deal are more likely to have longer and more severe periods of depressive symptoms.

Which of the Following Statements About Rumination Is True, According