Edward Is in the Midst of a Major Depressive Episode

question 105

Multiple Choice

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?

• A) hypersomnia
• B) feeling worthless and guilty
• C) melancholia
• D) suicidal ideology

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