Which of the Following Statements Is MOST Accurate Concerning the Onset

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate concerning the onset of depression? ​

• A)The symptoms tend to be most severe when the disorder has a late onset.
• B)Most people only experience one depressive episode.
• C)The onset of depression can occur at any point in the lifespan.
• D)The peak age of onset is during middle or late adulthood (age 40 and on).

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