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sc00by25

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on: Aug 23, 2018
A major problem in assessing depression in older adults is
 
  a. deciding which test to use among the many valid ones available.
  b. most tests were developed on young and middle-aged adults and work best with those age groups.
  c. testing has been outlawed in many countries.
  d. the lack of any differences between older and younger adults' scores.

Question 2

Many older adults admitted to the hospital for depressive symptoms turn out to have previously undiagnosed
 
  a. anxiety disorders.
  b. schizophrenia.
  c. medical problems.
  d. substance abuse.


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chreslie

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c


sc00by25

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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

Mochi

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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