Brandy tells her therapist that she hasn't been enjoying life lately. She says that for the past couple of months, she hasn't felt like doing the things she used to love to do. She has also lost a lot of weight and sleeps much more than usual, but still she feels tired all the time. She says she can't concentrate on anything. However, she denies feeling sad. Brandy's most likely diagnosis is __________.

A. dysthymic disorder
B. bipolar II disorder
C. major depressive disorder
D. no disorder


Answer: C

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a. an external, stable, global attribution for her financial setback b. an internal, stable, global attribution for her financial setback c. an internal, unstable, specific attribution for her financial setback d. an internal, stable, specific attribution for her financial setback

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a. Hans Selye. b. Holmes and Rahe. c. Dollard and Miller. d. Joseph Wolpe.

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Most species will avoid foods that provoke the sensation of __________.

A. bitterness B. saltiness C. sweetness D. umami

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A. babbling. B. telegraphing. C. cooing. D. holophrasing.

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