Research into Demographic Differences in the Rates of Major Depressive

question 262

Multiple Choice

Research into demographic differences in the rates of major depressive disorder suggests that

• A) there are no age, gender, or racial differences in the prevalence of the disorder in North America.
• B) men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with the disorder in North America.
• C) men are less likely than women to be diagnosed with the disorder in North America.
• D) adults are less likely than children to be diagnosed with the disorder in North America.

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