Which of the Following Is NOT a Predictor of Depression

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of depression among chronically ill patients?

• A) the severity of the illness
• B) chronic pain
• C) marital status
• D) becoming disabled
• E) they are all predictors of depression among chronically ill patients

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