The probability that a person will recover from a major depressive episode within five years approaches 90 percent in
a. all cases.
b. mild cases only.
c. severe cases only.
d. double depression only.
Question 2According to recent research, the percentage of people age 18 to 23 who have already experienced major depression is _____ percent.
a. 10
b. 18
c. 24
d. 40
Question 3Research studies reported in your textbook indicate that during the 20th century, the age of onset for depression
a. increased.
b. decreased.
c. stayed about the same.
d. increased for males, decreased for females.
Question 4Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes. In the intervals between the episodes, he does not seem to return to normal.. In fact, during those periods, he has been diagnosed as have low-grade depression. Jack's condition is referred to as
a. double depression.
b. bipolar disorder.
c. atypical depression.
d. dysfunctional dysthymia.
Question 5Persistent depressive disorder differs (PDD) from major depressive disorder (MDD) because people diagnosed with PDD have symptoms of depression that are
a. more severe.
b. longer-lasting.
c. episodic.
d. temporary.
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