Major Depressive Disorder Is Said to Occur When Five or More

question 18

Multiple Choice

Major depressive disorder is said to occur when five or more symptoms, including a depressed mood, last at least

• A) one week.
• B) two weeks.
• C) two months.
• D) four months.

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Definitions:

A Priori Guidelines

Principles or rules that are derived through logic or reason, rather than from empirical observation.

Ethical Judgments

Decisions or conclusions about the morality of actions, behaviors, or situations, based on a set of moral principles or a moral philosophy.

Dependable

Reliable or trustworthy; capable of being counted on to fulfill promises, duties, or expectations.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that posits the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.