Which of the Following Brain Abnormalities Have Been Implicated in Depression

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following brain abnormalities have been implicated in depression?

• A)An increase in the volume of gray matter in the prefrontal cortex.
• B)Higher levels of brain-wave activity on the left side of the prefrontal cortex.
• C)Greater volume and higher metabolic activity in the hippocampus.
• D)An enlargement of and increased activity in the amygdala.

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Definitions:

Dysthymic Disorder

Dysthymic Disorder, now known as Persistent Depressive Disorder, is a long-term form of depression marked by persistent low mood and other depressive symptoms.

Hopelessness

Sense that the future is bleak and there is no way to make it more positive.

Persistent Depressive Disorder

A form of depression that lasts for at least two years, characterized by a persistent depressed mood and other symptoms.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification system for mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.