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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Definitions:

Splanchnic Nerves

Nerves that innervate the viscera, conveying information to and from the gut and other internal organs.

Sympathetic Fibers

Nerves of the sympathetic nervous system that act to regulate the body's unconscious actions and are key in the fight or flight response.

Spinal Cord

The main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Thoracic

Relating to the chest region or thorax of the body.