Generally your patient of the past two years has exhibited depression. She did, however, have one quite dramatic symptom that rules out a diagnosis of both major depressive disorder and dysthymia. This symptom is

a. alcohol addiction.
b. extreme sadness.
c. mania.
d. comorbidity.

Answer: c.

Psychology

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If you have 20/20 visual acuity, then you have

a. myopia. b. hyperopia. c. astigmatism. d. normal vision.

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