Question

Carol finds she is no longer interested in things she used to do, is sad most of the time, and thinks she is a terrible person. Additionally, she has recently lost a lot of weight and doesn't sleep very much. Carol's behavior would be diagnosed asA. a mood disorder.B. a dissociative disorder.C. an anxiety disorder.D. a personality disorder.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. a mood disorder.                                

Explanation:

Mood disorder: In abnormal psychology, the term mood disorder is defined as a mental illness or mental health problem that leads to affect an individual's emotional state. During a mood disorder, an individual experienced or feels extreme sadness, happiness, or both for a prolonged period.

Types of mood disorders: bipolar disorder, persistent depressive disorder, major depressive disorder, or cyclothymia, etc.

Symptoms:

1. Worthlessness.

2. Prolonged sadness.

3. Significant changes in sleep and appetite patterns, etc.

In the question above, Carol's behavior would be diagnosed as a mood disorder.