Which of the Following Does NOT Describe Childhood Depression

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT describe childhood depression?

• A) It is an affective disorder.
• B) It is sometimes hard to diagnose.
• C) It is rarely serious and can be ignored.
• D) It is more common among children of depressed parents.

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Definitions:

Reacting

The process of responding to stimuli or events in the environment.

Learned Helplessness

A condition resulting from the belief that one has no control over their environment, often leading to decreased motivation and depression.

Unsolvable Problems

Issues or challenges that cannot be resolved or fixed, often due to their inherent complexity or constraints.

Biological Constraints

Limitations on learning that result from biological factors rather than from experience or environment.