The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging reported that symptoms of depression followed a(an)
A)downward sloping pattern across the life span.
B)an inverted U-shaped pattern across adulthood.
C)an upward sloping pattern across the life span.
D)a U-shaped pattern across adulthood.

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The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging reported that symptoms of depression followed a U-shaped pattern across adulthood, with higher rates of depression occurring in early adulthood (ages 18-25) and again in late adulthood (ages 80 and beyond). This suggests that depression may be most common during times of major life transitions and stressors, and that it may increase as individuals age and face more health and social challenges.

The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging Reported That Symptoms of Depression