Jenny Has Experienced Long-Standing Feelings of Depression That Have Never

question 136

Multiple Choice

Jenny has experienced long-standing feelings of depression that have never interfered with her productivity or functioning until now.During the past 10 days,she has experienced a depressed mood,feelings of emptiness,and a significant weight loss.Jenny confided in a neighbor that she is considering suicide.It is likely that Jenny is suffering from

• A) major depressive disorder, single episode.
• B) major depressive disorder, recurrent.
• C) double depression.
• D) dysthymia with depressive episode.

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Definitions:

Online Sense of Community

A feeling of belonging and connectedness experienced by individuals in virtual communities or social networks.

Reich

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Bystander Nonintervention

The phenomenon where individuals do not offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to diffusion of responsibility or fear of making the situation worse.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility when others are present.