Each of the Following Is True of Major Depressive Disorder

question 263

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true of major depressive disorder EXCEPT ________.

• A)less than half of those who suffer an initial major depressive episode will eventually have a recurrence
• B)it can be accompanied by psychotic features,such as delusions
• C)some people experience a single episode with a full return to previous levels of functioning
• D)a single episode can last for more than two years

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Definitions:

Metabolic Changes

Adjustments or alterations in the body's processes that involve the breakdown and conversion of nutrients into energy and other components essential for cell and organ function.

Glycogen

A form of glucose stored in the liver and muscles, serving as a primary energy reserve in animals and humans.

Stress and Adaptation

Refers to the process by which an individual's body responds to stressors, aiming to restore homeostasis or adapt to the stress.

Healthy Adaptation Responses

Behaviors or mechanisms developed in response to environmental stressors or changes that promote well-being and reduce harm.