For the Past Two Years, Nick Has Experienced Poor Appetite

question 30

Multiple Choice

For the past two years, Nick has experienced poor appetite, insomnia, fatigue, and several other symptoms. These symptoms have kept him from feeling happy although they do not indicate a major depressive episode. When assessing Nick, what disorder is the psychologist most likely to consider?

• A) bipolar I disorder
• B) dysthymia
• C) cyclothymia
• D) seasonal affective disorder

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Definitions:

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic theory proposed by Freud, which posits that during the phallic stage of development, a child experiences a desire for the opposite-sex parent and hostility towards the same-sex parent.

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring roughly between the ages of three and six, where the libido is centered on the genital area.

Anal Stage

The second stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, happening around age 2, where the focus of pleasure is on controlling bladder and bowel movements.

Oral Stage

The first stage in Freud's psychosexual development, occurring from birth to approximately 18 months of age, where the mouth is the primary source of gratification.