Amanda has been severely depressed in the past year.She is constantly sad, almost to the point of numbness.She ponders constantly about what a failure she is and how nothing she does is ever right.She finds it hard to get out of bed and get going.Which of these symptoms is an example of a cognitive symptom of Amanda's mental disorder?

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Pondering her failures is an example of a cognitive symptom, which is a symptom that affects a person's thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions. The other symptoms listed (constant sadness, feeling numb, difficulty getting out of bed) are examples of emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms.

Amanda Has Been Severely Depressed in the Past Year