Which of the Following Is True of Major Depressive Disorder

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of major depressive disorder?

• A) Fewer than half of those who suffer an initial major depressive episode will eventually have a recurrence.
• B) Major depression is never accompanied by psychotic features such as delusions.
• C) All individuals who experience major depression never have a full return to previous levels of functioning.
• D) Major depressive disorder can only be diagnosed if the individual began experiencing depressive episodes prior to age 18.

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