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?

Twice as common in women Signup and view all the answers

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

Decreases with age Signup and view all the answers

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

Increases with age Signup and view all the answers

Who has the highest incidence of depression?

Single and divorced people Signup and view all the answers

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

Equal Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people with severe depression have psychotic features?

About 20% Signup and view all the answers

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

At least four Signup and view all the answers

How long does an untreated episode of depression typically last?

From a few weeks to months or even years Signup and view all the answers

What is the average duration of most episodes of depression?

About 6 months Signup and view all the answers

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

Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all activities 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?

They cause clinically significant distress or impairment Signup and view all the answers

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

It does not apply if the episode is substance induced 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?

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

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

Irritable mood Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

They are not better explained by another medical condition Signup and view all the answers

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

They are not better explained by another medical condition Signup and view all the answers

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

They are present for at least 2 weeks Signup and view all the answers

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

They do not include excessive energy Signup and view all the answers

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

They are present for at least 2 weeks Signup and view all the answers

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

They are not better explained by another medical condition Signup and view all the answers

Major Depressive Disorder Quiz

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What is the typical duration of an untreated episode of depression?

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

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

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

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

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

Who has the highest incidence of depression?

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

What percentage of people with severe depression have psychotic features?

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

How long does an untreated episode of depression typically last?

What is the average duration of most episodes of depression?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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