Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Prevalence of Major

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the prevalence of major depressive disorder?

• A)As many as 50% of women may experience depression during their lifetimes.
• B)Men may make their depressed mood more apparent by drinking alcohol.
• C)People over 60 are about one third as likely as people between 18 and 29 to be diagnosed with depression.
• D)Men are diagnosed with depression more frequently than women in non-Western cultures.

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