Lowery has extreme feelings of failure and worthlessness and believes he is the most sinful person on earth and deserves to die.He has eaten little and rarely left his bed in the last several days.Lowery would be diagnosed with a __________ disorder.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lowery's extreme feelings of failure and worthlessness, as well as his decreased appetite and social withdrawal, are all indicative of major depressive disorder. The belief that he is the most sinful person on earth and deserves to die could also be seen as a symptom of depression, as people with this disorder often have negative thoughts about themselves and their worth. The other options, bipolar, cyclothymic, and persistent depressive disorders, do not fit Lowery's symptoms as well.

Lowery Has Extreme Feelings of Failure and Worthlessness and Believes