Regarding Major Depressive Disorders, Which of the Following Statements Is

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Multiple Choice

Regarding major depressive disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In serious cases of depression, it is impossible for a person to function at work or at school or to even feed or dress themselves.
• B)In very severe cases of depression (or mania), persons may lose touch with reality and display psychotic symptoms.
• C)A major depressive disorder is sometimes referred to as dysthymia.
• D)The person with a major depression who attempts suicide intends to succeed and may give no prior warning.

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Definitions:

Intraocular Pressure

The fluid pressure within the eye, essential for maintaining the eye’s shape and optimal optical properties but can lead to glaucoma if elevated.

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions that can cause blindness due to damage to the optic nerve, often associated with high intraocular pressure.

Aqueous Humor

A liquid produced by the eye’s ciliary body that fills the space between the cornea and the lens.

Amblyopia

Often referred to as "lazy eye," a vision development disorder where an eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, usually due to poor eye coordination or focusing.