Mrs Smyth Is Diagnosed with Depression Because She Has Lost

question 22

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Smyth is diagnosed with depression because she has lost weight, expresses excessive guilt, and is unresponsive to pleasurable things. Further, she is more active. Which symptom listed would NOT be consistent with the diagnosis of depression?

• A) weight loss
• B) increased activity
• C) unresponsive to pleasurable things
• D) excessive guilt

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