If You Met Someone in January and She Was Severely

question 61

Multiple Choice

If you met someone in January and she was severely depressed, what is one way you might determine if her depression was due to seasonal affective disorder, or to some other form of depression?

• A) Ask her if she attributes her successes to internal or external forces.
• B) Ask her if she attributes her failures to stable, global, and internal factors.
• C) Determine if exposure to bright lights for a few hours each day helps alleviate her depression.
• D) Have psychiatrists rate the severity of the depression.

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Dermal

Pertaining to the skin, particularly its deeper, more fibrous layer known as the dermis that contains nerve endings, sweat glands, and blood vessels.

Stratum Granulosum

A layer of the epidermis just below the stratum corneum, characterized by granular cells that contribute to skin’s barrier function and waterproofing.

Keratin

Keratin is a type of structural protein found in hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin, known for its protective properties.

Isotretinoin

A medication primarily used to treat severe acne and prevent certain skin cancers, derived from Vitamin A.