Which of the Following Is Called the "Common Cold" of Mental

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is called the "common cold" of mental disorders?

• A) Schizophrenia
• B) Alzheimer disease
• C) Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
• D) Major depression

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