Major Depressive Disorder Quiz

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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?

About 20% Signup and view all the answers

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

Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities 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?

At least 2 weeks Signup and view all the answers

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

Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Signup and view all the answers

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

Clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning Signup and view all the answers

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

The presence of a manic episode Signup and view all the answers

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

Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain 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?

Rumination about the loss 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?

Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day 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 percentage of people with severe depression have psychotic features?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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