A Major Depressive Disorder Is Most Likely to Be Characterized

question 51

Multiple Choice

A major depressive disorder is most likely to be characterized by

• A) a seasonal pattern of symptoms.
• B) alternations between extreme hopelessness and unrealistic optimism.
• C) a persistent irrational fear of other people.
• D) feelings of personal worthlessness.

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Definitions:

Grid Cells

Specialized neurons in an area of the brain involved with navigation and spatial memory, which activate to form a virtual grid map of the surrounding area.

Entorhinal Cortex

A part of the brain located in the medial temporal lobe, playing a crucial role in memory and navigation.

Spatial Coordinate

A set of values that determine the precise position of a point or object in a space.

Explicit Memory

A form of enduring memory that entails the deliberate recall of facts, past events, and ideas.