Asked by
Hannah Davis
on Dec 29, 2024
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Which of the following statements regarding the prevalence of depressive disorders is NOT accurate?
A) Differences in gender prevalence are due to genetic makeup.
B) The prevalence of depression is about twice as high in women as it is in men.
C) Evidence indicates that the lifetime prevalence of depression may be as high as 14%.
D) Estimates of prevalence vary because it is difficult to determine normal dejection compared to abnormal depression.
Depressive Disorders
A collection of psychological disorders marked by continuous experiences of melancholy, despair, and an absence of enthusiasm or joy in pursuits.
Genetic Makeup
The specific genetic material an individual inherits from their parents, comprising all of their genes and alleles.
Lifetime Prevalence
The proportion of a population that at some point in their life (up to the time of assessment) will experience a specific disorder.
- Acquire knowledge on the traits and indicators of depressive and bipolar disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the traits and indicators of depressive and bipolar disorders.