Double Depression Is Characterized by Which of the Following

question 144

Multiple Choice

Double depression is characterized by which of the following?

• A) Seasonal affective disorder combined with major depression
• B) Recurrent episodes of major depression
• C) Major depression superimposed on chronic dysthymic disorder
• D) Cyclothymia and dysthymia

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Definitions:

Presynaptic Neuron

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Postsynaptic Neuron

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Neuronal Effect

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