What Is the Main Difference Between Younger and Older Adults

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between younger and older adults in the symptoms of major depressive disorder?

• A) Younger adults are more likely to report sleep difficulties.
• B) Older adults are more likely to report feelings of guilt and sadness.
• C) Older adults are more likely to report feelings of worthlessness.
• D) Older adults are more likely to report somatic symptoms.
• E) Younger adults are more likely to report physical complaints.

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Definitions:

Schizoaffective

A mental health condition that exhibits symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders.

Delusional

Pertaining to false beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often observed in psychotic disorders.

Brief Psychotic

A disorder characterized by sudden, short-term episodes of psychotic behavior, such as hallucinations or delusions, typically triggered by stress or other external factors.

Dementia Praecox

An old term for schizophrenia, characterized by early onset of symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and cognitive decline.