Nick did not receive a job offer that he badly wanted and that he desperately needed to improve his challenging financial situation. Since the rejection, Nick has been plagued with negative thoughts. He has become not only despondent but also self-conscious and suspicious of others. As a result, he is isolating himself. He has discontinued his search for employment, fraying his relationships with family and friends. Based on this information, Nick is MOST likely to be diagnosed with _____ disorder.

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Nick's experience of being rejected from a job he badly wanted has caused him to experience negative thoughts, become despondent, self-conscious, and suspicious of others. He is also isolating himself from others and has discontinued his search for employment. These symptoms are consistent with those of major depressive disorder.

Nick Did Not Receive a Job Offer That He Badly