Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the relationship between anxiety and depression?
A) Many depressed patients are or have been anxious and many anxious patients are or have been depressed.
B) Cognitive content (thinking) is more negative in anxious patients than in those with depression.
C) A core symptom of anxiety is the inability to experience pleasure.
D) Anxiety is often preceded by an episode of major depression.

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Many studies have found a strong correlation between anxiety and depression. It is common for patients to experience both conditions, with some studies suggesting that up to 60% of patients with depression also experience anxiety symptoms, and up to 90% of patients with anxiety also experience depressive symptoms. Additionally, both disorders share some common biological, psychological and environmental factors.

Which of the Following Statements Is Accurate Regarding the Relationship