All of the Following Are Characteristics of the Geriatric Depression

question 71

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of the Geriatric Depression Scale except

• A) omitting physical symptoms.
• B) it uses a response format that is easier for older adults to follow.
• C) it reduces the age-related symptom bias.
• D) it uses easier vocabulary that older adults can understand.

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