Question

âTimothy has been unable to function at work for more than a year since the death of his mother. He feels he is worthless. His friends notice that his thought processes seem faulty, and he seems to be doing everything in "slow motion." Timothy's reaction to his mother's death ____.A) indicates a bipolar disorderB) can be considered within the normal limits of bereavement in most culturesC) indicates persistent complex bereavement disorderD) would be considered mania in some cultures but normal bereavement in others

Answer 1

indicates persistent complex bereavement disorder

Step-by-step explanation:

Formerly defined as difficult grief syndrome, chronic complex bereavement disorder induces patients to experience intense sorrow for a lost loved member, typically over an long amount of time. Bereavement is distinct from all of anxiety and depression, as depression is considered to be clinically treatable whole-body condition.

Thus, from the above we can conclude that the correct option is C.