Peter Is So Depressed That He Feels No One Could

question 9

Multiple Choice

Peter is so depressed that he feels no one could ever love him. He believes he is such a terrible person that he does not deserve to have any friends. He spends his nights alone and has not gone out with anyone in two years. His low opinion of himself is probably the result of a(n) ________ disorder.

• A) somatic symptom
• B) anxiety
• C) dissociative
• D) mood

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Definitions:

Blame

The act of holding someone responsible for a fault or wrong.

Clinically Depressed

A medical condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of physical and cognitive symptoms, diagnosed by a healthcare professional.

Control Over Lives

The extent to which individuals perceive they have power or influence over the events and circumstances in their life.

Self-Deception Strategy

A psychological mechanism wherein an individual convinces themselves of a truth or reality that may not be accurate, often to protect their ego.