Kerry Suffers from Depression

question 35

Multiple Choice

Kerry suffers from depression. He is experiencing delusions that his brain is deteriorating and that he is aging quickly. These delusions

• A) are uncommon in depression and suggest a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
• B) are typical of depressive delusions because they are mood-congruent.
• C) suggest that he is suffering from a bipolar rather than a unipolar disorder.
• D) are most likely to persist after the depression remits.

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Definitions:

Thought Speed

The rate at which an individual can process information, make decisions, or formulate responses.

Mental Motion

The flow or progression of cognitive processes, thought, or imagination.

Mood Adjustment

The process of altering one's emotional state through various methods, such as engaging in activities or changing thought patterns.

Survival Value

The extent to which a trait, behavior, or adaptation contributes to the survival and reproductive success of an organism.