"I Got Diagnosed with Depression This Past Fall, and I

question 5

Multiple Choice

"I got diagnosed with depression this past fall, and I feel like everything has been falling apart in my life ever since. I lost my job, my family is tired of me feeling so bad, the medication isn't working, and most days I can't even get out of bed. I don't think things will ever be okay again." This is an example of which type of illness narrative?

• A) Expression narrative
• B) Concordance narrative
• C) Restitution narrative
• D) Chaos narrative
• E) Quest narrative

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Definitions:

Emerging Adulthood

A phase of the life span between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood that encompasses late teens through the twenties.

Erikson

A psychologist known for formulating the theory of psychosocial development, which outlines stages of psychological growth throughout the lifespan.

Identity Development

The process through which individuals understand and define themselves in terms of values, beliefs, and roles in society.

Intimate Relationships

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