After Being Rejected by All of the Medical Schools to Which

question 23

Multiple Choice

After being rejected by all of the medical schools to which she applied,Melanie developed a sad and dejected mood.She had difficulty sleeping,ate much less than normal,no longer took interest in the hobbies and activities that once gave her pleasure,and felt that she was worthless.Melanie would be diagnosed as suffering from:

• A) bipolar I disorder
• B) major depressive disorder
• C) a manic episode
• D) dissociative disorder

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Definitions:

Reproduction

The biological process by which new individual organisms are produced, either asexually from a single parent organism or sexually from two parent organisms.

Puberty

The phase of human development during which children mature sexually and become capable of reproduction.

Sexual Maturity

The developmental stage where an individual has achieved the ability to reproduce and exhibit secondary sexual characteristics.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from ages 10 to 19.