As a therapy for mild to moderate depression, how effective are antidepressant drugs?

a. They produce quick, but temporary, relief from depression in most cases.
b. They produce slow, but permanent, relief from depression in most cases.
c. They relieve an episode of depression, but they make later episodes worse.
d. They are not much better than placebos.


d

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. adoption study B. twin study C. naturalistic study D. family study

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A. assessment. B. interpretation C. validation. D. standardization.

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