Author Question: In comparison to a later age of onset, early onset of persistent depressive disorder (before age 21) ... (Read 42 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

In comparison to a later age of onset, early onset of persistent depressive disorder (before age 21) is associated with all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

a. greater chronicity.
b. poorer response to treatment.
c. genetic influence.
d. better prognosis.

Question 2

Regarding severe cases of major depressive disorder, those in which the depressive episode has lasted five years or more, all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT

a. the episode may not entirely clear up, leaving some residual symptoms.
b. the likelihood of a subsequent episode is high.
c. the next episode is likely to be manic, rather than depressive.
d. subsequent episodes may be associated with incomplete inter-episode recovery.