Erica is a 43-year-old woman who is a single mother of two children. She has begun feeling depressed over the past several weeks because she lost her job and is very concerned about her ability to care for her children
What is this type of depression known as?
A) Major depression
B) Dysthymic depression
C) Transient depression
D) Expansive depression
Ans: C
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Transient depression is a normal reaction to loss, such as the death of a loved one; disappointment, such as being fired; or overwhelming events, such as being heavily in debt. Sadness directly attributable to such situations is normal and self-limiting
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