Which of the Following Statements Is True About Depression in Adolescents

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about depression in adolescents?

• A) Females tend to ruminate in their depressed mood and amplify it; hence, they are more likely to develop depression than are males.
• B) Puberty occurs earlier for males than for females; hence, males are more likely to develop depression than are females.
• C) Males face more discrimination than females do; hence, males are more likely to develop depression than are females.
• D) Females' self-images, especially their body images, are more positive than males'; hence, females are less likely to develop depression than males.

Understand the basic principles of sensory perception and signal transduction.

Describe the different types of receptors and their sensory functions.

Explain the theories of color vision and hearing.

Recognize the principles of sensory adaptation and perceptual constancy.

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Definitions:

Tetanus

A serious bacterial infection characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms, caused by the toxin produced by Clostridium tetani.

Muscle Fiber

A single muscle cell, typically elongated and capable of contracting to produce movement or maintain posture.

Complete Tetanus

A state of sustained muscle contraction caused by rapid, repeated stimulation surpassing the relaxation phase between stimuli.

Muscle Fiber

An individual contractile cell within skeletal muscle, characterized by its long, cylindrical shape and multinucleated structure.