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Lawrence Parker
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Psychodynamic therapy for unipolar depression would be expected to be MOST helpful for a client who:

A) is looking for quick relief from symptoms.
B) has a long-standing sense of emptiness.
C) has been diagnosed with severe depression.
D) is very passive.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that explores the psychological forces underlying human behavior, feelings, and emotions, and how they may relate to early experiences.

Unipolar Depression

A mood disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or lack of interest in external stimuli, also known as major depression.

Sense of Emptiness

A feeling of dissatisfaction, disconnection, or lack of fulfillment that one may experience internally.

  • Understand the range and effectiveness of treatments for unipolar and bipolar depression, including psychodynamic therapy, antidepressant drugs, exercises, and electroconvulsive therapy.
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