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Question

Feeling of extreme sadness and loneliness is symptom of

The correct answer is
Manic depression

Understanding Symptoms of Manic Depression

The question asks to identify the condition associated with feelings of extreme sadness and loneliness. These are primary symptoms of a depressive episode.

Analyzing the Options

  • Phobia: Characterized by intense, irrational fear of specific objects or situations.
  • Hysteria: Refers to exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion.
  • Manic depression (Bipolar Disorder): This condition involves cycles of extreme moods, including periods of depression (marked by sadness, loneliness, low energy) and mania (marked by elevated mood, high energy).
  • Paranoia: Involves persistent, unfounded suspicion and mistrust of others.

Based on the definitions, extreme sadness and loneliness are key indicators of the depressive phase characteristic of manic depression.

Conclusion

Therefore, the feeling of extreme sadness and loneliness is a symptom of manic depression.

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Important Questions from Psychology and Life

  1. The concept of 'Balance' in Attitude Change is explained below. Identify the correct options: 

    (A) Fritz Heider described this change in the form of P-O-X triangle, which explains relationship between the aspects. 

    (B) P is the person whose attitude is being studied. O is another person, X is the topic towards which attitude is studied. 

    (C) Attitude changes if there is a state of imbalance between P-O, O-X, P-X attitude. 

    (D) Imbalance is found when all three sides are positive. 

    (E) Balance is found when all three sides of the P-O-X triangle are negative. 

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  2. According to __________ effect, workers' productivity improved when they were aware of being given special attention.
  3. Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or function is called as __________

  4. The Central thesis of Abraham Maslow is:-
  5. Social perception comprises of:-
    (i) Initial impression formation
    (ii) Accurate knowledge of others
    (iii) Social influence on person's behaviour
    (iv) Perception of others personalities and feelings
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