Juan Experiences Symptoms of Sad Mood,increased Sleep,agitation,poor Appetite,and Concentration Difficulties

question 22

Multiple Choice

Juan experiences symptoms of sad mood,increased sleep,agitation,poor appetite,and concentration difficulties most of the day.Julia,on the other hand,has symptoms of loss of interest in activities,lethargy,increased appetite,feelings of worthlessness,and recurrent thoughts of death.What can be concluded regarding Juan and Julia?

• A)Both Juan and Julia have major depression,and have it at a similar level of severity.
• B)Juan has mania,whereas Julia has major depression.
• C)Both have major depression,but it is unclear whether they are qualitatively part of the same class.
• D)Both have bipolar I disorder.

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Definitions:

Social Roles

The parts individuals play as members of a social group, which come with expected behaviors, responsibilities, and rights.

Depression

A mental condition marked by perpetual feelings of despair or a diminished interest in activities, critically impairing everyday living.

Cultures

The shared values, norms, languages, customs, and practices that characterize groups of people.

Twin Studies

Research studies that compare the similarity between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to understand genetic and environmental influences.