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waynest

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Which of the following is true regarding gender differences in the prevalence of depression among males and females?
 
  a. Throughout the lifespan, females are more likely to suffer from depression than males.
 b. Depression is equally common among preadolescent boys and girls, but after about age 13 the rate is higher for females.
  c. Depression is equally common among boys and girls in childhood and adolescence, but after about age 18 the rate is higher for females.
  d. Females are more likely to suffer from depression at all ages, but only when there is a co-morbid anxiety disorder.

Question 2

Youngsters who have an onset of depression prior to age 15 and a recurrent episode prior to age 20 are likely to ____.
 
  a. have mild depression as a younger teen
 b. recover from their depressive episode faster in adulthood
 c. have mild depression as a teen, but chronic depression as an adult
 d. have severe depression as a teen and poor psychosocial outcomes as a young adult



paavo

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



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