Several Large Scale Studies Have Compared the Effectiveness of Various

question 9

Multiple Choice

Several large scale studies have compared the effectiveness of various antidepressants to placebos. These studies have found that

• A) various classes of antidepressants are similarly effective.
• B) overall, antidepressants benefitted only 25% more patients than did placebos.
• C) antidepressants are of no significant benefit for the mildly or moderately depressed.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Social Networks

Platforms or structures made up of individuals or organizations interconnected through various social relationships, such as friendship, kinship, common interests, or shared knowledge.

Agoraphobia

Fear of open, crowded places.

Irrational Fear

A fear that is disproportionate to the actual level of threat or danger presented by the object or situation.

Social Networks

The complex web of relationships and interactions among individuals, groups, or digital platforms, which can facilitate the sharing of information and influence social behavior and attitudes.