Which Age Group Has the Lowest Rate of Depression

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which age group has the lowest rate of depression?

• A) 20 to 35 year olds
• B) 45 to 54 year olds
• C) 55 to 70 year olds
• D) Over 80 years old

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Definitions:

Episodic Memory

Explicit memory of personally experienced events; one of our two conscious memory systems (the other is semantic memory).

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates, involved in the consolidation of new memories and in spatial memory that enables navigation.

Amygdala

A region of the brain known for its role in emotion regulation, emotional learning, and forming emotional memories.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.