What is "double depression?"

What will be an ideal response?


Double depression occurs when a person suffers from both dysthymic disorder and major depression. In one survey, almost half of the people who had dysthymic disorder also had at least one episode of major depression.

Psychology

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Which principle is the LEAST likely to be used in formal animal training programs?

A. Shaping B. Primary reinforcers C. Secondary reinforcers D. Punishment

Psychology

After a hundred patients with depression failed to respond to psychotherapy, they were given antidepressant drugs, and about one-fourth of them improved in the next few months. What can we conclude from these results, if anything? a. At least one-fourth of patients respond better to antidepressants than to psychotherapy. b. Switching from one type of treatment to another is helpful to many

patients. c. Patients should be allowed to choose what type of therapy they want. d. We can draw none of these conclusions.

Psychology

The Muslim sect of Sufis use extended periods of whirling as a means to ____

a. ?see the light of Allah b. ?feel oneness with the earth c. ?see into the future d. ?relive the past

Psychology

Given a choice, Mike would prefer to stay up until 1:00 a.m. and sleep until 10:00 a.m. This pattern is called the:

A. secular trend. B. delayed phase preference. C. longitudinal design. D. adolescent growth spurt.

Psychology