Cathy is worried about her mental health.She visits Dr.Henderson, a psychiatrist, to seek treatment for her condition.When Dr.Henderson asks her questions about herself, Cathy reveals that she is unhappy and feels worthless most of the time.She doesn't eat or sleep well and has even contemplated suicide.Dr.Henderson also learns that Cathy has been experiencing these distressing symptoms for almost three weeks.In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood, it can be inferred that Dr.Henderson is likely to diagnose Cathy with

A) dissociative identity disorder.
B) bipolar disorder.
C) major depressive disorder.
D) social anxiety disorder.

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I'Mari Williams · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Cathy's symptoms of feeling worthless most of the time, poor appetite, poor sleep, and thoughts of suicide for almost three weeks are indicative of major depressive disorder. Dissociative identity disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states, bipolar disorder involves episodes of mania and depression, and social anxiety disorder involves excessive fear of social situations. None of these disorders completely match Cathy's symptoms.

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