All of the Following Are Important Considerations in Distinguishing Clinical

question 100

Multiple Choice

All of the following are important considerations in distinguishing clinical depression from normal sadness EXCEPT

• A) In clinical depression the mood change may occur in the absence of any precipitating event.
• B) A clinically depressed mood is often accompanied by an inability to function in usual social situations.
• C) A clinical mood change may feel different or "strange" to the person.
• D) A clinical mood change is generally all pervasive, and is usually the only symptom or sign to occur.

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Definitions:

Lust

An intense, often overwhelming desire or craving, particularly for sexual content.

Greed

An intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.

Amygdala

A region of the brain known for its critical role in processing emotions, especially fear and pleasure.

Thalamus

A major relay station in the brain's middle region acting as a hub for transmitting information from sensory organs to the cerebral cortex.