Major Depressive Disorder Quiz
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What is the typical duration of an untreated episode of depression?

  • More than 2 years
  • A few weeks to months or even years (correct)
  • Less than a week
  • Exactly 6 months

    • What percentage of people with depression will have a recurrence of depression?

  • Less than 20%
  • 30% to 40%
  • 80% to 90%
  • 50% to 60% (correct)

    • What percentage of people with depression will develop a chronic form of depression?

  • More than 70%
  • 40% to 50%
  • Approximately 20% (correct)
  • Less than 5%

    • What is the gender difference in the incidence of major depression?

    <p>Twice as common in women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the incidence of depression change with age in women?

    <p>Decreases with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the incidence of depression change with age in men?

    <p>Increases with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the highest incidence of depression?

    <p>Single and divorced people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate of depression in prepubertal boys and girls?

    <p>Equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of people with severe depression have psychotic features?

    <p>About 20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many symptoms of depression are required for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder?

    <p>At least four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does an untreated episode of depression typically last?

    <p>From a few weeks to months or even years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average duration of most episodes of depression?

    <p>About 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of a major depressive episode?

    <p>Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the symptoms that represent a change from previous functioning in major depressive disorder?

    <p>They cause clinically significant distress or impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exclusion applies to the occurrence of a major depressive episode?

    <p>It does not apply if the episode is substance induced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the symptoms that cause clinically significant distress or impairment in major depressive disorder?

    <p>They are not merely self-reproach or guilt about being sick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of a major depressive episode in children and adolescents?

    <p>Irritable mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the symptoms that represent a major depressive episode?

    <p>They are not better explained by a substance-induced effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the symptoms that represent a major depressive episode?

    <p>They are not better explained by another medical condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the symptoms that represent a major depressive episode?

    <p>They are not better explained by another medical condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the symptoms that represent a major depressive episode?

    <p>They are present for at least 2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the symptoms that represent a major depressive episode?

    <p>They do not include excessive energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the symptoms that represent a major depressive episode?

    <p>They are present for at least 2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the symptoms that represent a major depressive episode?

    <p>They are not better explained by another medical condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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