Luther Experiences Unshakable Sadness

question 30

Multiple Choice

Luther experiences unshakable sadness. His friends have stopped trying to cheer him up because nothing works. An ancient Greek physician would have labeled his condition:

• A) mania.
• B) hysteria.
• C) delusions.
• D) melancholia.

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Definitions:

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat depression by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain, often improving mood and emotional state.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting alertness and energy levels.

Anticonvulsant

A type of medication used to prevent or treat seizures in conditions such as epilepsy.

Mania

A mental health condition characterized by excessively high energy levels, mood swings, and potentially risky behaviors.