The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests that __________.

A. this is not a real form of depression, as any response to light is merely a placebo effect
B. this form of depression is produced by a malfunctioning biological clock that needs resetting
C. changes in circadian rhythms underlie most forms of depression
D. seasonal affective disorder is a unique entity that should not be categorized with other forms of unipolar depression


Answer: B

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