Question

After his wife died, Roland was deeply despondent and sad. He attempted to resume work a week or so after the funeral but was unable to function at his job and was unable to attend to the routine duties of life. Now, three months later, he is still in despair and has not resumed work. According to your textbook, Roland would likely be diagnosed: A. with cyclothymic disorder. B. with antisocial personality disorder. C. with major depression. D. as having no psychological disorder; Roland's response to his wife's death is normal.

Answer 1

C. with major depression.

Step-by-step explanation:

Depression: In abnormal psychology, the term "depression" is described as an individual's emotional state or mood that is being marked by feelings of guilt or low self-worth and a reduced capability of enjoying his or her life.

Major depression or major depressive disorder is also denoted as MDD and is distinguished as a mental disorder in which an individual experience at least two weeks of "low mood" that is being present in various situations.

In the question above, Roland would likely be diagnosed with major depression.