Which of the Following Symptoms Is NOT Associated with a Depressive

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with a depressive disorder?

• A)altered appetite
• B)insomnia
• C)impulsive behaviour
• D)feelings of worthlessness

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Definitions:

Basic Emotions

Fundamental feelings that exist across cultures, often considered to include happiness, sadness, disgust, fear, surprise, and anger.

Physiological Arousal

The bodily responses to stimuli or activities that increase heart rate, respiration, and energy levels, often associated with stress, excitement, or physical exertion.

Duchenne Smiles

Genuine smiles that involve contraction of both the zygomatic major muscle (lifting the corners of the mouth) and the orbicularis oculi muscle (causing crow’s feet around the eyes).

True Feelings

These are emotions that are genuine and sincerely experienced by an individual, not influenced by external factors.