The Neurogenesis Theory of Depression Suggests Which of the Following

question 22

Multiple Choice

The neurogenesis theory of depression suggests which of the following?

• A) Depression is immediately alleviated when taking SSRIs because they initiate the growth of new cells.
• B) Depression is not alleviated until about three to six weeks following the ingestion of SSRIs because this is approximately how long it takes new cells to mature.
• C) Placebo effects cannot be explained by neurogenesis because psychological factors do not impact depression.
• D) Depression results from the loss of neurons following traumatic events.

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