Question

If a person experiences a loss of interest in usual activities and at least four other depressive symptoms chronically for at least two weeks, and these symptoms are severe enough to interfere with the person's ability to function in everyday life, the person meets the criteria for major depressive disorder. bipolar disorder. depression with psychotic features. adjustment disorder.

Answer 1

The person meets the criteria for: major depressive disorder (first option).

Step-by-step explanation:

Major depressive disorder is what we commonly call depression. It has lasting symptoms and interferes with a person's life. Others can usually tell when someone is suffering from this disorder due to his or her lack of interest in activities, low energy, and low self-esteem. As we can see, the disorder described in the question is major depressive disorder.