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AP Psychology 5.4.C: Depressive Disorders

Practise AP Psychology 5.4.C by using symptom duration, anhedonia, sleep, appetite, and daily functioning to identify major or persistent depressive disorder.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Psychology

Exam points

  • Differentiate major from persistent depressive disorder using symptom duration and effects on daily functioning.

5.4.C—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected depressive disorders. | Possible causes of depressive… question 1

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Odette is nearing her 70th birthday. Over the last year, she has suffered a loss of appetite and began to experience difficulty sleeping. She has lost interest in her favorite pastimes: gardening and bridge. Odette is most likely to be diagnosed as having

A

Alzheimer's disease.

B

seasonal affective disorder.

C

insomnia and bulimia.

D

major depressive disorder.

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