Question

question 26 (1 point)
a mood disorder in which depression is impacted by deprivation of sunlight.
○ bipolar disorder
○ major depressive disorder
○ seasonal affective disorder
○ dysthymia

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Bipolar disorder involves mood swings between depression and mania, not sunlight deprivation.
• Major depressive disorder is a general depression diagnosis, not linked to sunlight.
• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder where depression is triggered by reduced sunlight (e.g., in winter), matching the description.
• Dysthymia is a chronic, milder depression, not related to sunlight.

Answer:

C. seasonal affective disorder