The Distinction Between Depression as a Symptom and as a Syndrome

question 49

Multiple Choice

The distinction between depression as a symptom and as a syndrome is

• A)a distinction between a negative mood state compared to the negative mood state plus certain other problems that lead to impaired functioning.
• B)depression as a symptom of some other disorder compared to depression as a separate disorder.
• C)depression as a disorder that occurs by itself compared to depression as a disorder that occurs along with other disorders (e.g., anxiety disorders).
• D)a distinction between depression as manifested in young children compared to depression as manifested in adolescents.

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Definitions:

Proactive Behaviours

Actions taken by individuals to create positive change in their environment, rather than just responding to events after they have occurred.

Proximal Socialization Outcomes

Immediate results or effects of the process by which individuals learn and adopt the values and behaviors of a group.

Distal Socialization Outcomes

Distal socialization outcomes refer to the long-term effects of socialization processes on individuals, such as career success, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment.

Institutionalized Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors necessary for functioning within a particular organization or society.