Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. Depression in the elderly has a low rate of recovery

  2. Children, teens and men do not get depressed.

  3. Inappropriate anger is not a manic depression symptom.

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement A is true - depression in the elderly historically has lower recovery rates due to factors like comorbid medical conditions, cognitive decline, social isolation, and often being underdiagnosed or undertreated. The other statements are false: children, teens, and men DO get depressed (though presentation may differ), and inappropriate anger CAN be a symptom of manic depression (bipolar disorder).

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