Question

choose the answer.
herbie has experienced a loss of interest in most of his favorite activities and he has lost his appetite and is unable to sleep. these symptoms have been going on for the past four weeks. a psychologist might suspect herbie is suffering from?

○ schizophrenia
○ bipolar disorder
○ major depression
○ phobia

Explanation:

Herbie's symptoms (loss of interest in favorite activities, appetite loss, sleep issues) lasting 4 weeks align with core criteria for major depression. Schizophrenia involves psychosis, bipolar disorder includes manic episodes, and phobias involve excessive fear—none match his presented symptoms.

Answer:

major depression