Juan Is Currently Experiencing a Period of Sadness That Has

question 43

Multiple Choice

Juan is currently experiencing a period of sadness that has resulted in almost total immobility.He sits in a chair all day and almost never moves.His wife has to assist him in getting into bed at night.Which type of major depression would he MOST likely be diagnosed with?

• A) seasonal
• B) catatonic
• C) recurrent
• D) melancholic

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