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stephzh

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Andy has just experienced his first episode of major depression; if Andy is average for someone with depressive disorder, how many additional episodes is he likely to experience in his lifetime?
 
  a. none; recurrence is uncommon
  b. one or two
  c. five or six
  d. none unless he also experiences a manic or hypomanic episode

Question 2

Which of these individuals is at the average age for the onset of depressive disorder?
 
  a. Al, who is 15 years old
  b. Sid, who is 21 years old
  c. Sally, who is 32 years old
  d. Veronica, who is 65 years old



lindahyatt42

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.



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