One of the Best Predictors of Whether a Person Will

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Multiple Choice

One of the best predictors of whether a person will experience a recurrence of major depressive disorder is having:

• A) delusions of persecution.
• B) been exposed to recent stressful events.
• C) episodes of dissociative fugue.
• D) schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Indirect Approach

A communication technique in which the main point or critical message is delivered after providing background information and building context.

Negative News

Information or announcements that are undesirable or disadvantageous, often impacting perceptions or results negatively.

Buffer

A component in communication designed to soften the impact of the message, often used before delivering bad news.

Buffer Statement

An opening remark or sentence intended to soften the impact of a negative message that follows.