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

Short Answer Questions

1. The evolution of the condition of depression can be divided into how many stages?

2. What topic has Richard J. Davidson been working with?

3. Ancient Greeks believed depression was caused by bile of what color?

4. How much money does Solomon think the government could save per year by treating depressed people who are not working?

5. When Solomon meets Angel, how many medications is she taking daily?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Solomon speaks about antidepressants in almost every chapter. What is his opinion of them? Why do you think he spends so much time writing about them?

Essay Topic 2

What are the effects of depression on motherhood? Why is it important for depressed mothers to seek treatment? What is a likely outcome for the children of mothers who suffer from untreated depression?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the correlation between the severity of one's depression and the likelihood that they will commit suicide. What are factors that can be attributed to the likelihood of suicide?

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