Which of the Following Statements Regarding Depression Is NOT True

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding depression is NOT true?

• A) Depression is common in adolescence and becomes less common as people age.
• B) Between 10-20% of the U.S. population will become depressed during their lifetime.
• C) Few people become permanently depressed--most have a single episode perhaps followed by an additional episode months or years later.
• D) Some research suggests that depression is becoming more common, but the research is mixed on this issue.

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