Which of the following statements about psychological well-being in late adulthood is true? Group of answer choices a. The physical impairment-depression relationship is weaker among higher-SES older adults. b. Negative reactions to caregiving can result in persisting depression. c. The majority of adults over age 75 suffer from chronic depression. d. Late-life depression tends to be less severe and of shorter duration than depression earlier in life. PreviousNext

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Which of the following statements about psychological well-being in late adulthood is true? Group of answer choices a. The physical impairment-depression relationship is weaker among higher-SES older adults. b. Negative reactions to caregiving can result in persisting depression. c. The majority of adults over age 75 suffer from chronic depression. d. Late-life depression tends to be less severe and of shorter duration than depression earlier in life. PreviousNext

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Addison Haynes · Answer 1

c. The majority of adults over age 75 suffer from chronic depression.

Explanation:

In adults, the level of depression experienced by people in this stage differs drastically form those who are in their youthful stage.

This is because, adult tends to experience weaker immune system, their health starts failing them and at the same time, they hardly have energy to engage in something that would keep them busy.

Do to this series of resons, they become idle leading to chronic depression setting in.