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A major depressive episode must last at least:
 
  a. 1 week
  b. 2 weeks
  c. 1 month
  d. 6 months

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms must be present during a major depressive episode?
 
  a. fatigue or loss of energy
  b. loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities
  c. sleep disturbance for at least 1 month
  d. difficulty making minor day-to-day decisions


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
According to the DSM-IV-TR, a major depressive episode must last at least 2 weeks. It must also represent a change from previous functioning and cause some impairment in a person's social or occupational functioning.

Answer to Question 2

B
To qualify for the diagnosis of major depression, the individual must experience at least one major depressive episode. This episode must (1) last at least 2 weeks, (2) represent a change from previous functioning, and (3) cause some impairment in a person's social or occupational functioning. During an episode, it is also required that five or more symptoms be present. One of these symptoms must be either depressed mood or loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities.


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Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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