Question

a doctor diagnoses a patient with depression. which symptom most likely helped the doctor confirm this diagnosis?

behaving recklessly on occasion

decreasing use of alcohol

feeling overwhelmed with intense guilt and anger

weight gain over the past year

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Behaving recklessly on occasion" is not a typical core symptom of depression.
• "Decreasing use of alcohol" is not a characteristic symptom of depression; in fact, some with depression may increase alcohol use.
• "Feeling overwhelmed with intense guilt and anger" aligns with common depressive symptoms, including feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and mood disturbances like anger or irritability.
• "Weight gain over the past year" can be a symptom for some, but it's not as core or definitive as emotional symptoms like guilt and anger for confirming depression.

Answer:

C. feeling overwhelmed with intense guilt and anger