Two months after her husband's death, Connie was still not herself. She often forgot to feed the dog, was late for work on a regular basis, and had not yet thrown out his clothes. Which of the following diagnoses could apply to Connie according to the DSM-5?

a. adjustment disorder with depressed mood

b. dysthymia

c. postpartum depression

d. major depressive disorder

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Hanson

7 December, 20:43

Two months after her husband's death, Connie was still not herself. She often forgot to feed the dog, was late for work on a regular basis, and had not yet thrown out his clothes. Which of the following diagnoses could apply to Connie according to the DSM-5?

a. adjustment disorder with depressed mood

b. dysthymia

c. postpartum depression

d. major depressive disorder

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Ramon Palmer · Answer 1

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

Explanation:

Connie is adjusting to her husband's death. Since she is not taking it well and forgetting or not doing basic things, she can be diagnosed with a depressed mood.