Tiana Cries for Several Hours a Day

question 48

Multiple Choice

Tiana cries for several hours a day. She is having difficulty going to work and maintaining her GPA. The death of her father two weeks ago is hitting her hard. In this case, Tiana's depression is

• A) abnormal because it has lasted too long.
• B) normal because it has not been an extensive duration and has occurred in response to an understandable cause.
• C) abnormal because it has no explanation.
• D) normal but it would be considered abnormal if her crying bouts lasted longer on a daily basis.
• E) normal but would be considered abnormal if she was still able to attend work and school.

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