DrNo Was Complaining of Feelings of Sadness and Despair

question 76

Multiple Choice

Dr.No was complaining of feelings of sadness and despair.He was no longer interested in pursuing his adversary or even conducting his research.He noted that this had been going on for about one month.Dr.No is most likely suffering from

• A) minor depressive disorder because it is only about a month of complaint.
• B) major depressive disorder because the duration is more than a few weeks and it is disrupting his normal activities.
• C) bipolar disorder because sometimes he probably feels okay.
• D) no disorder because everyone can feel sadness or despair.

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Definitions:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, beyond what might be expected from daily stresses.

Continually Tense

Experiencing persistent and ongoing feelings of tension or stress, without relaxation.

Apprehensive

Feeling anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory of personality and therapeutic technique that attributes thoughts and actions to unconscious motives and conflicts.