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

  • A few weeks to months or even years (correct)
  • 3 to 4 months
  • Less than a week
  • More than 2 years

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

  • Less than 20%
  • 50% to 60% (correct)
  • 30% to 40%
  • 70% to 80%

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

  • Less than 10%
  • 30% to 40%
  • Approximately 20% (correct)
  • 50% to 60%

What percentage of people with severe depression have psychotic features?

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

Which of the following is a symptom of a major depressive episode according to the text?

<p>Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration required for the presence of a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure for it to be considered a symptom of a major depressive episode?

<p>At least 2 weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of a major depressive episode according to the text?

<p>Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the symptoms of a major depressive episode on functioning, according to the text?

<p>Clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the exclusion criterion for a major depressive episode?

<p>The presence of a manic episode (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the symptoms of a major depressive episode on weight, according to the text?

<p>Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which symptom may resemble a depressive episode but is considered appropriate in response to a significant loss?

<p>Rumination about the loss (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the impact of the symptoms of a major depressive episode on energy levels?

<p>Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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