According to the psychoanalytic approach, a diagnosis of depression is most likely

A) a result of feelings of hostility turned inward.
B) predictable from earlier episodes of sadness and loneliness.
C) due to a malfunction of receptors in the brain.
D) due to low self-esteem.

Psychoanalytic Approach

A theory of personality and therapeutic technique that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts as the roots of human behavior.

Hostility

An emotion or attitude characterized by bitterness, aggression, or anger towards others, often leading to confrontational or unfriendly behavior.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.