Which of the Following Does Not Represent One of the Nine

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not represent one of the nine symptoms of major depression? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Dysthymic Disorder Module

• A) A reduced level of interest in many activities
• B) Sleep difficulties
• C) Thoughts of worthlessness or guilt
• D) Depressed and hypomanic mood

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Definitions:

Autism

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction, communication, and restricted or repetitive behaviors.

Neural Darwinism

Hypothesis that the processes of cell death and synaptic pruning are, like natural selection in species, the outcome of competition among neurons for connections and metabolic resources in a neural environment.

Synaptic Pruning

The process of eliminating weaker synaptic contacts while strengthening others to improve the efficiency of neuronal communication.

Cell Death

The process by which a cell ceases to function and is systematically eliminated, an essential part of an organism's growth and development; it can be programmed (apoptosis) or result from injury (necrosis).