Sam Has Been Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder

question 125

Multiple Choice

Sam has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. He tells you that he is certain the world will end next Tuesday because everyone in it is so wicked. He refuses to consider that he might be wrong. Sam has _________

• A) mood congruent delusions.
• B) mood incongruent delusions.
• C) atypical features.
• D) melancholic features.

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Definitions:

Antisocial

Pertaining to behaviors or attitudes that go against social norms, including an indifference to others' well-being, and can be characteristic of some personality disorders.

Impaired Movement

Refers to the reduced ability or complete inability to move a part of the body normally, often due to injury, disease, or a neurological condition.

Cognitive Limitations

Restrictions in cognitive functioning that impact an individual's ability to learn, remember, or process information.

Imaginative Companions

Fictional characters or entities created in the mind, often by children, for companionship or entertainment.