Which Statement Is True of Major Depressive Disorder

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of major depressive disorder?

• A) Index offenses are symptoms of depression.
• B) Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day for at least 2 weeks is a symptom of depression.
• C) Introspection to form identity over the course of a year is a symptom of depression.
• D) Depression is caused by secure attachment to parents.

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Definitions:

Social Development

The process by which individuals acquire the values, behaviors, and social skills necessary for functioning effectively in society.

Personality Formation

The process through which children develop their own unique patterns of feeling, thinking, and behaving in a wide variety of circumstances.

Leader

An individual who guides or directs a group towards achieving specific goals or objectives.

Temperament

An individual's innate predisposition towards certain patterns of emotional reactivity and self-regulation, typically evident from early childhood.