Carolyn worked for the same company for 12 years. Six months ago, the company closed down. Carolyn has been feeling extremely depressed over the loss of her job, and she has considered seeing a therapist for help with her depression. However, for the past week she has felt much better and has decided that she doesn't need professional treatment after all. In this case, Carolyn appears to have experienced

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Spontaneous remission refers to the improvement or recovery from a disorder such as depression without formal treatment or intervention. Carolyn's improvement in mood without seeing a therapist or receiving any form of treatment suggests that her condition improved on its own, which is characteristic of spontaneous remission.

Carolyn Worked for the Same Company for 12 Years