Peter is so depressed that he feels no one could ever love him. He believes he is such a terrible person that he does not deserve to have any friends. He spends his nights alone and has not gone out with anyone in two years. His low opinion of himself is probably the result of a(n) ________ disorder.
A) somatic symptom
B) anxiety
C) dissociative
D) mood

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Peter's belief that he is a terrible person and undeserving of love and friends suggests symptoms of a mood disorder. Specifically, he may be experiencing symptoms of depression, which can lead to low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness.

Peter Is So Depressed That He Feels No One Could