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?

Decreases Signup and view all the answers

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

20% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people with severe depression have psychotic features?

About 20% Signup and view all the answers

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

About 6 months Signup and view all the answers

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 men?

Increases 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 typical duration of an untreated episode of depression in most cases?

A few weeks to months Signup and view all the answers

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

Equal rate 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 criterion for a major depressive episode?

Clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning Signup and view all the answers

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

The individual's cultural norms for expression of distress Signup and view all the answers

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

Schizoaffective disorder Signup and view all the answers

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

Significant weight loss when not dieting Signup and view all the answers

What is a key exclusion for a major depressive episode?

Presence of manic episodes Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day Signup and view all the answers

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

Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Signup and view all the answers

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

Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide Signup and view all the answers

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

Diminished ability to think or concentrate nearly every day Signup and view all the answers

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

Irritable mood in children and adolescents Signup and view all the answers