Joanne Has Been Having Some Severe Psychological Problems

question 406

Multiple Choice

Joanne has been having some severe psychological problems. Her therapist decided that the best course of treatment would include both psychotherapy and a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Given that this treatment is the optimal one, Joanne is most likely suffering from

• A)major life events problems
• B)depression
• C)schizophrenia
• D)a somatoform disorder

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