Research Has Suggested That While 15 to 25 Percent of the Population

question 42

Multiple Choice

Research has suggested that while 15 to 25 percent of the population may have some vulnerability to seasonal mood cycling, not all these individuals meet the full criteria for the seasonal affective disorder diagnosis.What percent of the population is believed to be affected by seasonal affective disorder?

• A)3
• B)5
• C)8
• D)10

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Definitions:

Mammals

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands, which females use to feed their young, and usually hair or fur on their bodies.

Aquatic Animals

Animals that live in water for most or all of their lives, including fish, amphibians, and various invertebrates, adapted to their liquid environment in various ways.

Wood Lice

Terrestrial crustaceans from the order Isopoda, known for their ability to roll into a ball as a defense mechanism; commonly found in moist environments.

Osmoconformers

Organisms that maintain internal osmotic pressure that is in balance with that of their surrounding environment.