Asked by Peter Mauno on Feb 29, 2024
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________ is a disorder involving disturbances in emotion, loss of interest in one's usual activities, thoughts of hopelessness, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
A) Generalized anxiety disorder
B) Major depression
C) Psychopathy
D) Borderline personality disorder
Major Depression
A mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other depressive symptoms.
Disturbances
Events or factors that disrupt the normal functioning or state of a system, environment, or individual.
Fatigue
A state of physical or mental weariness resulting from exertion.
- Understand the characteristics and symptoms of major depression.
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Terrionne Hinton
Feb 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The symptoms described in the question are characteristic of major depression. Generalized anxiety disorder involves persistent and excessive worry or anxiety about everyday events, while psychopathy and borderline personality disorder are both personality disorders that involve persistent patterns of behavior and emotion that can cause significant distress or harm to oneself or others.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the characteristics and symptoms of major depression.
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