It has been over two years since the death of her husband, and Jenna still cannot cope with her loss. Since then, she feels hopeless, and has been constantly preoccupied with thoughts of death and cannot seem to find much pleasure in life. In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood, it can be inferred that Jenna is most likely suffering from

A. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B. bipolar disorder.
C. major depressive disorder.
D. social anxiety disorder.


Answer: C

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