Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True Concerning Depression

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning depression among children and adolescents?

• A)Maladaptive belief systems play a role in the onset of depression.
• B)Chronic family stress can lead to depression.
• C)Serious bouts of depression are more common in adolescence than in childhood.
• D)Male and female adolescents suffer depression at equal rates.

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Definitions:

Regulatory Proteins

Proteins that control the expression of genes, the activity of enzymes, and the flow of signals in cells, maintaining homeostasis and coordinating biological processes.

Promoter

A region of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene, responsible for the regulation of gene expression.

Repressible Genes

Genes whose expression is decreased or stopped in response to the presence of a specific molecule, usually an end product of a metabolic pathway.

Anabolic Pathways

Metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, requiring energy, commonly associated with growth and development.