AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is true of depression?
A
Depression usually develops during middle age
B
Depression usually happens without major cognitive or behavioral changes
C
True depression is usually not related to stress in one’s work or relationships
D
Compared with men, nearly twice as many women have been diagnosed with depression.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As we age, women are more likely to experience stress, sadness and sleep problems when they’re depressed, while men tend toward irritability and impulsive anger. Men and women also cope with depression in different ways, with women more likely to seek help.

Detailed explanation-2: -Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression. Depression can occur at any age. Some mood changes and depressed feelings occur with normal hormonal changes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Depression is 1.5-3 times more common in women than men. Depression is 1.5-3 times more common in women than men. Fluctuating Hormone levels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Society-driven risk factors for depression in women likely have a biological origin, such as differences in physical strength and personality traits, leading to a higher prevalence of depression in women.

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