Select the Statement About Major Depressive Disorder That Is FALSE

question 67

Multiple Choice

Select the statement about major depressive disorder that is FALSE.

• A) It may be characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
• B) Changes associated with sleep or appetite may lead to difficulties in attention and concentration.
• C) Patients with the disorder have low mood, but they are only rarely at risk for suicide.
• D) It may be an episodic disorder with intermittent periods of normal mood.

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