A client is suffering from stress related to the depressed lumber industry in his county. Which of the following best describes this client's condition?
a. Manic-depression
b. Psychosis
c. Anticipatory grieving
d. Farm stress
ANS: D
Stress related to the depressed lumber industry can be classified as farm stress. Manic-depression is alternating abnormal highs and lows of feelings and behaviors. Psychosis is a mental illness in which connection with reality is lost. Anticipatory grief refers to grief before an impending loss.
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