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pragya sharda

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Which of the following statements appropriately describes cognitive impairments in individuals with major depressive disorder?
 
  a) Every individual diagnosed with major depressive disorder shows at least some impairment.
  b) The deficits are minor and occur only when the individual is experiencing a depressive episode.
  c) The most typical impairment of this disorder is related to spatial ability. .
  d) The onset of these deficits is sudden and irreversible.
  e) Impairments that are seen in individuals with major depressive disorder are markedly different than those seen in individual with schizophrenia.

Question 2

Which of the following structures does not show abnormal activity during imaging studies of depressed individuals?
 
  a) posterior parietal cortex
  b) amygdala
  c) dorsal prefrontal cortex
  d) anterior cingulate



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A





 

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