Lilly is now 35 years old. She just started therapy because she feels down in the dumps. While in therapy she realizes she has felt this way most of her life. She is most likely suffering from

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

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Lilly is now 35 years old. She just started therapy because she feels “down in the dumps.” While in therapy she realizes she has felt this way most of her life. She is most likely suffering from

A	Major Depressive Disorder
B	Persistant Depressive Disorder
C	Antisocial Personality Disorder
D	Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Avolition is considered a negative symptom. Negative symptoms reflect the loss of ability to do or experience things. Examples of avolition in schizophrenia might be the inability to care for personal hygiene or participate in work or recreational activities.

Detailed explanation-2: -It’s thought that SSRIs work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter (a messenger chemical that carries signals between nerve cells in the brain).

Detailed explanation-3: -However, all anxiety disorders have one thing in common: persistent, excessive fear or worry in situations that are not threatening.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anxiety (generalized anxiety disorder) isn’t a mood disorder. It’s classified as one of many anxiety disorders, including panic disorder and phobias.

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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS