Connor Always Loved Playing Video Games with His Friends

question 56

Multiple Choice

Connor always loved playing video games with his friends. They played remotely and together whenever they could. For the last month, Connor hasn't been playing at all. He comes home from school and goes up to his room to sleep. In fact, his sleep has increased so much it seems that is all he does. He has been losing a lot of weight due to loss of appetite. He has been feeling worthless and cannot seem to concentrate when he is in school. Connor's parents should have him evaluated for ______.

• A) conduct disorder
• B) post-traumatic disorder
• C) anxiety
• D) major depressive disorder

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Definitions:

Depressive Episode

A period characterized by symptoms of major depression, such as depressive mood or loss of interest and pleasure in daily activities, lasting for at least two weeks.

Clinical Mood Disorder

A category of mental disorders characterized by a significant disturbance in a person’s mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Diagnosis Criteria

The specific guidelines and standards used by healthcare professionals to identify and classify diseases and conditions.

Black Bile

An ancient medical concept, part of the four humors theory, believed to be responsible for melancholic temperament and conditions.