In comparison to the first generation of antidepressants, the second generation of antidepressants: A.) was much more effective than the first generation drugs and had virtually no side effects.

B.) was much less effective than the first generation drugs but had virtually no side effects.

C.) was generally no more effective than the first generation drugs and had many of the same side effects.

D.) helped reduce the physical symptoms of major depressive disorder but had no effect on the cognitive and emotional
symptoms of major depressive disorder.