This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Major Depression, Subject name: Psychiatry
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: 
Select and explain. 
A. Anhedonia, B. Avolition, C. Apathy, D. Amotivation
A: Anhedonia
Answer: A: Anhedonia 
Explanation: 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