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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What percent of depressed people commit suicide as a result?

2. What percent of Americans suffer from depression?

3. Depression is the leading cause of what in the U.S. and abroad in people over the age of 5?

4. What kind of place does Phaly open?

5. What are the most popular type of antidepressants?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it important for people on medications to remain on them and not cycle on and off?

2. Why are SSRIs the most popular type of antidepressant?

3. Why is Solomon's stage of half-recovery described in "Breakdowns" the most dangerous?

4. Why would it make evolutionary sense for women to be sensitive to loss?

5. How does Solomon feel about the current century?

6. Describe Solomon's experience with sexual identity.

7. What does Solomon believe these depressed, impoverished people need?

8. What is the relationship between lack of money and depression?

9. Why are the elderly often under treated for depression?

10. Why is it important for one to find a therapist that they like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe three alternative treatments mentioned in the book and explain how they are supposed to work. What is the author's opinion of them? Do they seem like they would be effective?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the dilemma of social stigma and depression. How does society view depression and other mental disorders? What are some common misconceptions about the disorder? Why do you think people might be ashamed of their disorders?

Essay Topic 3

Explore Solomon's breakdowns. Why does he spend so much time describing his own breakdowns? Why is it significant that Solomon does not break down until after all of his problems are solved?

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