Question

select the correct answer.
which of these statements describes clinical depression?
a. a milder form of depression that usually follows a traumatic event
b. a medical condition that may occur due to a chemical imbalance in the brain
c. alternate feelings of extreme happiness and extreme sadness

Explanation:

• Option A describes acute stress disorder or adjustment disorder (a milder depression after trauma), not clinical depression.
• Option B: Clinical depression (major depressive disorder) can involve chemical imbalances in the brain (e.g., neurotransmitter dysregulation like serotonin, dopamine), so this matches.
• Option C describes bipolar disorder (alternating mania and depression), not clinical depression.

Answer:

B. a medical condition that may occur due to a chemical imbalance in the brain