Which of the Following Statements About Major Depressive Disorder Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about major depressive disorder is FALSE?

• A) Physical symptoms of anxiety often accompany major depressive disorder.
• B) People with major depressive disorder become pessimistic and negative about themselves, the world, and the future.
• C) The vast majority of people with major depressive disorder experience a sense of physical restlessness, demonstrated by fidgeting or aimless pacing.
• D) Disrupted and abnormal patterns of sleep are a very common characteristic of major depressive disorder.

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