The Psychological Disorder Characterized by Persistent Feelings of Sadness and Despair

question 216

Multiple Choice

The psychological disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and despair and a loss of interest in previous sources of pleasure is

• A) fugue.
• B) major depressive disorder.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) bipolar disorder.

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