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Edward Is in the Midst of a Major Depressive Episode

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Edward is in the midst of a major depressive episode. He has just learned that his best friend is going through a divorce and feels responsible for it, even though he had nothing to do with it. Which symptom of depression is this?

Comprehend the symptoms and proposed re-classification of conversion disorder as a dissociative or somatic symptom disorder.

Acknowledge the historical perspectives and shifts in the understanding and diagnosis of DID and somatic symptom disorders over time.

Learn about the current treatments for somatic symptom and related disorders and the focus on affective, cognitive, or social processes.

Recognize the widespread presence of dissociative symptoms among psychiatric patients and their co-occurrence with other psychiatric disorders.

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Universally

In a manner that applies or extends to all cases, situations, or places without exception.

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A form of aphasia characterized by difficulty in producing speech but relatively preserved comprehension, often due to damage to Broca's area in the brain.

Inarticulate Speech

Speech that is difficult to understand due to unclear or incomplete utterances, often resulting from emotional distress or cognitive impairment.

Grammatical Devices

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