Steve experienced what his psychologist termed a manic episode last year Though he recovered and continues to take medication, he has been feeling terribly depressed lately. He cannot seem to eat or sleep and has been entertaining thoughts of suicide. He cannot seem to "snap out if it" no matter what he tries. Steve seems to fit the criteria for _____
a) a mood disorder.
b) dependent personality disorder.
c) social phobia.
d) somatoform disorder.
Answer: a
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