After his wife died, Roland was deeply despondent and sad. He attempted to resume work a week or so after the funeral but was unable to function at his job and was unable to attend to the routine duties of life. Now, three months later, he is still in despair and has not resumed work. According to your textbook, Roland would likely be diagnosed:

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Roland's persistent sadness and inability to resume work for several months after his wife's death suggest symptoms of major depression. The loss of a spouse is a significant life stressor and it is normal to experience grief, but Roland's symptoms appear to go beyond a typical response to grief.

After His Wife Died, Roland Was Deeply Despondent and Sad