Which of the Following Statements About Adolescent Depression Is True

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about adolescent depression is true?

• A) Chronic depression affects 15 to 20 percent of U.S. teenagers.
• B) Depression is the most common psychological problem of adolescence.
• C) Boys are more likely than girls to report a depressed mood.
• D) Heredity plays little to no role in adolescent depression.

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Definitions:

Ossicles

Three small bones located in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, which transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Cochleas

Spiral-shaped organs located in the inner ear responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.

Gustatory Perception

The sensory impression of food or other substances on the taste buds of the tongue.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that proposes different areas of the basilar membrane respond to different frequencies.