The Average Duration of Depressive Episodes Is

question 92

Multiple Choice

The average duration of depressive episodes is

• A) 7 to 14 days.
• B) 4 to 6 weeks.
• C) 1 year.
• D) 6 months.

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Homogamy

The practice or tendency for individuals to marry others who share similar characteristics, such as socio-economic status, values, or ethnicity.

Open System

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Closed System

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