Persistent depressive disorder (PPD), formerly known as dysthymia, differs from major depressive disorder (MDD) because people diagnosed with PDD have symptoms of depression that are

A. more severe.
B. longer-lasting.
C. episodic.
D. temporary.


Answer: B

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Which of the following is TRUE about gender differences in verbal ability?

a. The differences are genetically determined. b. Boys are superior to girls in verbal ability from an early age. c. Differences in verbal ability have to do with development of the temporal lobes of the brain. d. The differences appear to be strongly influenced by cultural factors.

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If asked to list the key issues on which developmental theorists tend to disagree, you would AVOID saying

a. activity—passivity. b. longitudinal—cross-sectional. c. universality—context specific. d. goodness—badness of human nature.

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a. Authoritative b. Authoritarian c. Permissive d. Neglectful

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