George, a 22-year-old mechanic, always seems to have a cloud over his head. For the past three weeks, he has had problems sleeping and he has little appetite or enjoyment of food. While he may sometimes seem to be relatively content for short periods of time, this happens very rarely and it never lasts for more than a week. If George were to seek help for his negative mood state, which of the following diagnoses would he most likely receive?
A) Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
B) Chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood
C) Bipolar II
D) Major depressive disorder

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

George is experiencing symptoms of major depressive disorder, including prolonged negative mood, sleep disturbance, and loss of appetite/pleasure in activities. While he may occasionally have brief periods of contentment, they do not last long and are not enough to rule out a diagnosis of major depressive disorder.

George, a 22-Year-Old Mechanic, Always Seems to Have a Cloud