A 25-year-old woman complains of intense depressed mood for 6 months with inability to enjoy previously pleasurable activities. This symptom is known as:: (A) Anhedonia, (B) Avolition, (C) Apathy, (D) Amotivation
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Anhedonia Anhedonia - inability to experience pleasure in previously pleasurable activities. It is often associated with depression.Avolition - lack of initiativeAmotivation - reduced drive and lack of ambition.Apathy - is the absence or lack of feeling, emotion, interest, concern, or motivation