Question

Your roommate becomes depressed after he learns that his significant other has been cheating on him. he skips class for the next week. his behavior would fall under which category of abnormal behavior?

O interferes with ability to function
O lost touch with reality
O physically damaging
O all answer choices are correct.

Answer 1

The depressed behavior of the student's roommate, characterized by skipping classes, is categorized as behavior that interferes with their ability to function properly in their daily life.

Step-by-step explanation:

Interferes with ability to function

The behavior of the student's roommate who is depressed and skipping classes after a traumatic emotional event would fall under the category of behavior that 'interferes with ability to function'. This is because his emotional distress is impacting his daily activities, such as attending classes, which is a key function of a college student. While other options like 'lost touch with reality' and 'physically damaging' might be applicable in extreme cases of mental health issues, the provided scenario does not indicate that these apply.

The roommate's behavior is a response to emotional harm and while it may cause mental health issues, it does not necessarily cause loss of reality or physical harm. Skipping class can be a sign of behavioral changes associated with depression, such as withdrawal and loss of interest in daily activities. Depression can affect a person's ability to cope with stressors and can impact their functioning in various areas of life, including academic performance