Question

select the correct answer.
which of the following people is most likely to be suffering from depression?

a. violet is a very talented and a very competitive tennis player. she loses her temper fast and sulks for days whenever she loses a match.

b. sammy doesnt especially like going to parties or talking on the phone with his friends. he prefers reading in his room and playing with his dog.

c. natalie hasnt made friends at her new school after she moved because her parents got divorced. she spends a lot of time in her room and has trouble studying.

Explanation:

To determine who is most likely suffering from depression, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Violet's reaction (losing temper, sulking after losing a match) is more about competitiveness/frustration, not typical depression symptoms.
• Option B: Sammy's preferences (reading, playing with dog instead of socializing) may just be introversion, not depression.
• Option C: Natalie has a stressor (parents' divorce, moving), shows social isolation (no friends), and functional impairment (trouble studying), which align with depression symptoms (like withdrawal, difficulty with daily tasks) after a significant life change.

Answer:

C. Natalie hasn't made friends at her new school after she moved because her parents got divorced. She spends a lot of time in her room and has trouble studying.