AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND ILLNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Regular sadness and depression are the same things
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Feelings of sadness can be slight. Or they can be intense and last for longer periods, as with the death of a loved one. Depression is more than just sadness. It’s a mental health problem that doesn’t always go away on its own.

Detailed explanation-2: -Depression affects everyone differently, and you might only have some of these symptoms. You may also have other symptoms that are not listed here. Keep in mind, it’s also normal to have some of these symptoms from time to time without having depression.

Detailed explanation-3: -It’s much more than sadness or low mood. People who experience depression may feel worthless or hopeless. They may feel unreasonable guilty. Some people may experience depression as anger or irritability.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most common types of mood disorders are major depression, dysthymia (dysthymic disorder), bipolar disorder, mood disorder due to a general medical condition, and substance-induced mood disorder.

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