Anhedonia is?: (A) Absence of pain on previously painful site, (B) Loss of emotions, (C) Somatic symptoms of pain, (D) Inability to experience pleasure
Answer is D. Ans. is 'd' i.e. Inability to experience pleasure * Anhedonia is the inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable, e.g. exercise, hobbies, singing, sexual activities or social interactions.* Anhedonia is a core symptom of Major Depressive Disorder, therefore individuals experiencing this symptom can be diagnosed with depression, even in the absence of low/depressed mood.* Anhedonia can also be associated with, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder, dysthymia and schizophrenia.Note - Absence of pain on previously painful site is known as anodynia.