George Grew Up in Mobile, Alabama, and Is Now Attending

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Multiple Choice

George grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and is now attending law school in Boston.Everything seemed fine when he moved to Boston in the summer, but by the end of October, George was fatigued, irritable, and almost overslept for class several times.He also gained weight and by February was more depressed than ever.George is most likely suffering from

• A) homesickness.
• B) a factitious disorder.
• C) a cyclothymic disorder.
• D) seasonal affective disorder.

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Definitions:

Social Withdrawal

The avoidance of social interactions and situations, often as a response to anxiety, depression, or other emotional distress.

Criticism

The analysis, evaluation, or judgement of the merits and faults of a work, idea, or action.

Big Five Traits

A model describing personality through five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

DSM-5 Personality Disorders

A categorization within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which identifies and classifies personality disorders.