A Depressed Student Who Is Unable to Go to Her

question 387

Multiple Choice

A depressed student who is unable to go to her classes or engage in behaviours that she usually enjoys is most clearly demonstrating ______________, typically associated with major depression.

• A)motivational symptoms
• B)cognitive symptoms
• C)somatic symptoms
• D)negative mood state

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Definitions:

Diathesis-stress Model

An approach in psychology that attributes conduct to an innate vulnerability compounded by stressors encountered in one’s life experiences.

Depressed State

A condition or mood of feeling sad, helpless, and dispirited, often with a lack of energy and difficulty in maintaining daily activities.

Mental Illness

A disorder that affects a person’s mood, thinking, and behavior, often requiring medical or therapeutic intervention.

Biopsychosocial Approach

A holistic perspective that acknowledges the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors in influencing health and illness.