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21) Marco’s partner died three months ago. He is sad most days, has lost 15 pounds, and has trouble sleeping. He is most likely experiencing __________. A) dysthymia B) bereavement C) an adjustment disorder D) major depressive disorder 22) A major depressive disorder, if left untreated, usually lasts for ________ months or longer. A) 1 B) 3 C) 6 D) 12 23) Each of the following is true of major depressive disorder EXCEPT ________. A) less than half of those who suffer an initial major depressive episode will eventually have a recurrence B) it can be accompanied by psychotic features, such as delusions C) some people experience a single episode with a full return to previous levels of functioning D) a single episode can last for more than two years 24) About ________ % of persons who have had major depressive disorder have recurrences. A) 10 B) 20 C) 50 D) 75 25) Which of the following people is MOST likely, statistically, to suffer from depressive disorder? A) an older, poor, divorced person B) a young, wealthy, single person C) an older, wealthy, married person D) a young, poor, person who is separated 26) Which of the following people is LEAST likely to develop major depression? A) an older, poor, divorced person B) a young, wealthy, single person C) an older, wealthy, married person D) a young, poor. person who is separated 27) Women are ________ times as likely as men to experience major depressive disorder during their lifetimes. A) two B) three C) four D) five 28) The difference between males and females in relative risk for developing major depressive disorder begins in ________. A) childhood B) adolescence C) young adulthood D) middle age 29) All of the following are factors that influence risk for major depression EXCEPT ___________. A) age B) level of education C) marital status D) socioeconomic status 30) Major depression generally develops among people in their ________. A) teens B) 20s and 30s C) 40s and 50s D) 60s and 70s