Patients with major depression commonly display signs of:
A.
Energy.
B.
Repetitive, compulsive behaviors.
C.
Worthlessness.
D.
Visual hallucinations.
ANS: C
Feelings of worthlessness are part of the common symptoms of sadness and low self-worth seen in major depression.
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