Depression (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What percentage of the population is affected by depression at some point in their lives?
What percentage of the population is affected by depression at some point in their lives?
20%
How much more likely are women to be affected by depression compared to men?
How much more likely are women to be affected by depression compared to men?
Nearly twice as often
How long do depression episodes typically last?
How long do depression episodes typically last?
Two to six months
What distinguishes unipolar from bipolar depression?
What distinguishes unipolar from bipolar depression?
Presence/absence of manic episodes
What percentage of the population is affected by bipolar depression?
What percentage of the population is affected by bipolar depression?
2%
How many symptoms must be present daily for a major depression diagnosis?
How many symptoms must be present daily for a major depression diagnosis?
At least five for two weeks
Which is a behavioural characteristic of depression?
Which is a behavioural characteristic of depression?
Social impairment
Which is an emotional characteristic of depression?
Which is an emotional characteristic of depression?
Loss of enthusiasm
Which is a cognitive characteristic of depression?
Which is a cognitive characteristic of depression?
Reduced concentration
What percentage of women are affected by unipolar depression at some point in their lives?
What percentage of women are affected by unipolar depression at some point in their lives?
Up to 25%