Sam has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. He tells you that he is certain the world will end next Tuesday because everyone in it is so wicked. He refuses to consider that he might be wrong. Sam has _________
A) mood congruent delusions.
B) mood incongruent delusions.
C) atypical features.
D) melancholic features.

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Mood congruent delusions are delusions that are consistent with the person's mood. In this case, Sam's delusions of the world ending are consistent with his depressed mood.

Sam Has Been Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder