Major Depressive Disorder Quiz

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

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

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

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

Who has a higher incidence of major depression?

  • Men
  • Single and divorced people
  • Women (correct)
  • Prepubertal boys

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

<p>Decreases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What percentage of people with severe depression have psychotic features?

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

What is the typical duration for most episodes of depression to clear?

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

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

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

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

<p>Increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has the highest incidence of depression?

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

What is the typical duration of an untreated episode of depression in most cases?

<p>A few weeks to months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Equal rate (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key criterion for a major depressive episode?

<p>Clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when assessing a major depressive episode in response to a significant loss?

<p>The individual's cultural norms for expression of distress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition should a major depressive episode not be better explained by?

<p>Schizoaffective disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of a major depressive episode related to weight?

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

What is a key exclusion for a major depressive episode?

<p>Presence of manic episodes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of a major depressive episode related to sleep?

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

What is a symptom of a major depressive episode related to guilt?

<p>Excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of a major depressive episode related to energy levels?

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

What is a symptom of a major depressive episode related to thoughts?

<p>Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of a major depressive episode related to concentration?

<p>Diminished ability to think or concentrate nearly every day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of a major depressive episode related to mood?

<p>Irritable mood in children and adolescents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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