The lawyer of a young man, Albert S., suggests that Albert see a therapist because he has been so depressed about his impending divorce. Albert says he has been feeling sad, lonely, and fatigued during the last month. You determine that Albert is not suffering from a severe mental disorder; and a physical exam indicates that Albert has no physical problems. What is a likely diagnosis for Albert:

A) Adjustment Disorder with depressed features
B) V code for Depression
C) Persistent depressive disorder
D) V code for Malingering


A)

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