The Absence of Joy and Interest in Activities That Were

question 45

Multiple Choice

The absence of joy and interest in activities that were previously enjoyable is called ____.

• A)dysphoria
• B)dysthymia
• C)anhedonia
• D)depression

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Definitions:

Alienation

A state of disconnection and isolation experienced by an individual or group, resulting from structural changes in society or personal relationships.

Capitalist Economy

An economic system where trade, industry, and the means of production are largely or entirely controlled by private owners for profit.

Karl Marx

A 19th-century philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist whose works form the basis of Marxism.

Commission

A group of individuals officially charged with a particular function or tasked with a specific project, often seen in governmental or organizational contexts.