The Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder Must Last for at Least

question 109

Multiple Choice

The symptoms of major depressive disorder must last for at least __________,while the symptoms of dysthymia must last for at least __________.

• A) 3 months; 6 months
• B) 2 weeks; 2 years
• C) 2 months; 12 months
• D) 1 month; 1 year

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Definitions:

Culture

The shared values, beliefs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize groups of people, shaping their worldview and lifestyle.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight, a devastating fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight and shape.

Mental Disorders

Health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Not Criminally Responsible

A legal defense asserting that a person was suffering from a significant mental disorder at the time of committing an act, rendering them incapable of understanding the nature or wrongness of the act.