Prevalence Estimates for Major Depressive Disorder in All Children Ages

question 35

Multiple Choice

Prevalence estimates for major depressive disorder in all children ages 4 to 18 range from:

• A)0.3%-1%
• B)2% to 8%
• C)10% to 15%
• D)20% to 25%

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Definitions:

Cerebral Hemisphere

One of the two halves of the brain (left or right) in vertebrates, responsible for controlling different functions and cognitive processes.

Stroke

A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from receiving oxygen and nutrients, causing cells to die.

Picture Recognition

The cognitive ability to identify previously seen images or objects, often tested as a part of memory studies.

Speech Area

A region in the human brain involved in the planning, production, and understanding of speech, typically located in the left hemisphere.