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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many items does the average American supermarket have in the produce department?

2. From whom do we get the first true description of psychoanalysis?

3. What is the strongest factor in predicting suicide?

4. In a study using video games, depressives could accurately give what information?

5. What state is Joe Rogers in when he lives in a halfway house?

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 the idea that women are more likely to become depressed than men. What factors cause this? Why is this fact significant?

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