Javier Has Always Been Sort of a "Down" Kind of Person

question 16

Multiple Choice

Javier has always been sort of a "down" kind of person. All his life, he has experienced fatigue, low self-esteem, trouble concentrating or making decisions, and feelings of hopelessness. Javier might be diagnosed with

• A) dysthymia.
• B) cyclothymia.
• C) major depressive disorder.
• D) bipolar I disorder.

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Definitions:

Western Cultures

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The unwritten rules that dictate the acceptable behavior within a society or group.

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Shared beliefs or standards of behavior that are considered acceptable within a particular society or group.