Although Questions Remain Concerning the Cause(s)of Depression,we Do Know That

question 46

Multiple Choice

Although questions remain concerning the cause(s) of depression,we do know that

• A) most major depressive episodes do not self-terminate.
• B) women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depressive disorder.
• C) the rate of major depressive disorder is decreasing.
• D) major depressive episodes are never preceded by stressful events.

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Definitions:

Recall

The mental process of retrieving and remembering information or experiences from the past.

Retroactive Interference

Retroactive interference is a memory phenomenon where newer information interferes with the recall of older information.

Proactive Interference

the cognitive phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories.

Anterograde Amnesia

The inability to form new memories following the onset of an amnesia-causing event, though long-term memories from before the event may remain intact.