Timothy Has Been Unable to Function at Work for More

question 103

Multiple Choice

Timothy has been unable to function at work for more than a year since the death of his mother. He feels he is worthless. His friends notice that his thought processes seem faulty, and he seems to be doing everything in "slow motion." Timothy's reaction to his mother's death ____.

• A) indicates a bipolar disorder
• B) can be considered within the normal limits of bereavement in most cultures
• C) indicates persistent complex bereavement disorder
• D) would be considered mania in some cultures but normal bereavement in others

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