Most Individuals Feel "Depressed" at Some Point in Time

question 59

Multiple Choice

Most individuals feel "depressed" at some point in time. Which statement BEST describes the difference between this depression and a depressive disorder?

• A) General "depression" is the first stage of a depressive disorder, termed a preclinical disorder.
• B) "Depression" in the general sense refers to pain brought about due to a biological cause, whereas depressive disorders have many causes.
• C) General "depression" refers strictly to clinical unipolar depressive disorder, whereas depressive disorder is a broader category of depression.
• D) Periods of general "depression" are shorter lived, whereas those with depressive disorders experience severe and long-lasting psychological pain.

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