One of the Main Problems in Determining Whether One's Depression

question 181

Multiple Choice

One of the main problems in determining whether one's depression is endogenous or reactive is that:

• A) most people forget, or repress, the stressful events that may have led to their depression.
• B) it is unclear whether exposure to a stressor was a contributing factor or if it was a coincidence.
• C) people with depression often underreport being exposed to stressful events.
• D) it is virtually impossible to study endogenous factors that are linked to depression.

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.

Brain Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions, with the left hemisphere often involved in logical tasks and the right in creative tasks.

Neuron Communication

The process by which neurons transmit signals to each other, involving electrical impulses and chemical neurotransmitters.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.