Regarding Major Depression,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 18

Multiple Choice

Regarding major depression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Major depression has a relatively high rate of recurrence.
• B) Many psychologists believe that the stressors faced by many women today contribute to their increased risk of depression.
• C) When left untreated,episodes of major depression can last months,or a year or more.
• D) Researchers have found that women and men tend to cope with depression differently,with men more likely to ruminate.
• E) About 16.5 percent of U.S.adults develop major depression at some point in their lives.

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