Juan Has Symptoms of Sad Mood Most of the Day

question 251

Multiple Choice

Juan has symptoms of sad mood most of the day most days for 3 weeks, increased sleep, agitation, poor appetite, and concentration difficulties. Julia, on the other hand, has symptoms of loss of interest in activities, lethargy, increased appetite, feelings of worthlessness, and recurrent thoughts of death. What can be concluded regarding Juan and Julia?

• A)Both Juan and Julia have major depression, and have it at a similar level of severity.
• B)Juan has mania, whereas Julia has major depression.
• C)Both have major depression, but it is unclear whether they are qualitatively part of the same class.
• D)Both have bipolar I disorder.

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