Which of the Following Statements Is MOST Accurate Concerning the Onset

question 281

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate concerning the onset of depression?

• A) The symptoms tend to be most severe when the disorder has a late onset.
• B) The peak age of onset is usually in early adulthood (age 20 through 29).
• C) The onset of depression can occur at any point in the lifespan.
• D) The peak age of onset is during middle or late adulthood (age 40 and on).

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Definitions:

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Otolith

Small calcified structures found in the inner ear of vertebrates, crucial for balance and hearing by detecting motion and orientation.

Middle Ear

A part of the ear that contains three small bones known as the ossicles, responsible for transmitting sound from the outer ear to the inner ear.

Auditory Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits sound information from the cochlea of the inner ear to the brain.