Regarding Severe Cases of Major Depressive Disorder,those in Which the Depressive

question 2

Multiple Choice

Regarding severe cases of major depressive disorder,those in which the depressive episode has lasted five years or more,all of the following statements are accurate

• A)the episode may not entirely clear up, leaving some residual symptoms.
• B)the likelihood of a subsequent episode is high.
• C)the next episode is likely to be manic, rather than depressive.
• D)subsequent episodes may be associated with incomplete inter-episode recovery.

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have predicted or expected the outcome.

Illusory Correlations

The perception of a relationship between two variables even when no such relationship exists.

Commonsense Understanding

The basic level of practical knowledge and reasoning about everyday situations and tasks.

Scientific Attitude

A mindset characterized by skepticism, open-mindedness, and the reliance on empirical evidence and systematic observation for understanding phenomena.