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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 does Solomon believe humans face that contributes to depression?

3. Who is the executive director of the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania?

4. Thomas Crowe believes that schizophrenia and affective disorders may be the price humans pay for having what?

5. What university is Richard J. Davidson from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the cycle created by depression and substance abuse. How do the two correlate? How are they separate issues? Why does Solomon say that depressives are vulnerable to being addicts?

Essay Topic 2

Explore Solomon's use of a biographical-style narrative in conjunction with the research and information in his book. How does this mixture make his message more effective? How would the book be different if he wrote strictly about depression in an informative manner and left out his personal experiences?

Essay Topic 3

How are depressives seen throughout history? Choose three time periods that Solomon mentions and describes how depressives were treated and viewed. When did society begin to see depressives as normal?

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