A Friend of Yours Tells You That He Thinks He

question 77

Multiple Choice

A friend of yours tells you that he thinks he is mildly depressed, but he's not sure. Knowing that you are studying abnormal psychology, he asks if there is any kind of laboratory test that could determine whether or not someone is depressed. You respond correctly with one of the following statements:

• A) Currently there is no way of diagnosing depression with a laboratory test.
• B) The dexamethasone suppression test is a biological test for depression.
• C) The dexamethasone suppression test can only be used to diagnose severe cases of depression.
• D) Cortisol levels are decreased in depression; he could have his cortisol levels checked by a blood test.

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Definitions:

Primordial Images

Fundamental symbols and motifs that emerge from the collective unconscious, representing universal human experiences and themes across cultures, according to Carl Jung.

Independent Choices

Decisions made by an individual based on personal judgment and preferences, free from outside influence or pressure.

Parental Attention

The amount of time and quality of interaction that parents give to their children, significantly influencing the child's development.

Collective Unconscious

A concept proposed by Carl Jung, referring to the part of the unconscious mind that is shared among beings of the same species containing memories and archetypal symbols.