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1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

14. Psychological Disorders

Depression

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14. Psychological Disorders

Depression

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A patient must exhibit symptoms of MDD for over _______ to meet the DSM criteria.

5 days.

2 weeks.

2 months.

2 years.

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Understand the context: The question is about the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) as outlined in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).

Review the DSM criteria for MDD: One of the key requirements is that the symptoms must persist for a specific minimum duration to qualify for a diagnosis.

Identify the options provided: The durations mentioned are 5 days, 2 weeks, 2 months, and 2 years. Compare these durations to the DSM's specified minimum duration for MDD symptoms.

Recall that the DSM specifies that symptoms of MDD must be present for at least 2 weeks to meet the diagnostic criteria. This duration ensures that the symptoms are not transient or situational.

Conclude that the correct answer is '2 weeks,' as it aligns with the DSM's guidelines for diagnosing MDD.

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