Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) The majority of people who experience an episode of major depressive disorder will never experience another episode of major depressive disorder.
• B) Most people who experience major depressive disorder seek professional help to deal with the symptoms.
• C) Even without treatment, the symptoms of major depressive disorder usually disappear within two to four weeks.
• D) When major depressive disorder recurs, the symptoms tend to increase in severity.

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Definitions:

Brain Structural Defects

Abnormalities or malformations in the physical structure of the brain.

Psychodynamic Model

A psychological theory or approach that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and childhood experiences in understanding human behavior.

Abnormality

A deviation from the common rule, type, or form, often referring to something that is out of the ordinary or considered not normal in the medical or psychological context.

Repressed Conflict

Psychological struggles or issues that are unconsciously blocked from immediate consciousness but can influence behavior and emotions.