Which of the Following Statements About Depression Is True

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about depression is true?

• A)Rates of major depressive disorder are higher among adolescents than rates of depressed mood.
• B)Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)alone was as effective in treating adolescent depression as CBT combined with medication.
• C)Rates of depressed mood reach a peak between the ages of 15 to 17.
• D)Boys are more likely than girls to show increases in depressed mood during adolescence.

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