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Which statement is accurate concerning the prevalence a. women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with b. men are twice as likely to be diagnosed with or major depressive disorder? major depressive disorder compared to men major depressive disorder compared to womern c. the incidence of major depressive disorder is about the same in men and women If one member of an identical twin pair has major depressive disorder, it is likely depressive disorder. This suggests that environmental factors that the other member of the twin pair will also have major a. the disorder is caused almost entirely by b. genetic factors appear to have no influence on the likelihood of experiencing major depressive disorder c. genetic factors probably influence the likelihood of major depressive disorder d. identical twins are less genetically alike than fraternal twins Some people suffer from a milder but chronic form of polar disorder in which they experience moderate mood swings for two years or longer. This disorder is called a. seasonal affective disorder b. persistent depressive c. generalized anxiety disorder d. cyclothymic disorder During the autumn and winter months, as daylight hours get shorter and the weather becomes cloudy, a student experiences more intense symptoms of depression. This student most likely suffers from a. cyclothymic disorder b. bipolar disorder c. seasonal affective disorder d. rapid cycling

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1. Prevelance of major depressive disorder is higher in women in comparison to men. Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder compared to men. One of the major reasons for the prevalence of depressive disorder in women is low-socio economic status. Biological differences is another reason which explains the higher prevelance in women.

Thus, the correct answer is option, A.

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