If a person experiences a loss of interest in usual activities and at least four other depressive symptoms chronically for at least two weeks, and these symptoms are severe enough to interfere with the person's ability to function in everyday life, the person meets the criteria for
A)adjustment disorder.
B)major depressive disorder.
C)depression with psychotic features.
D)bipolar disorder.

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This description fits the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Adjustment disorder may not have the chronicity of at least two weeks, and depression with psychotic features would involve additional symptoms beyond those described. Bipolar disorder would involve manic or hypomanic episodes in addition to depressive episodes.

If a Person Experiences a Loss of Interest in Usual