Kim has a poor appetite and has lost a severe amount of weight in the past few months. She is unable to concentrate or make decisions. She no longer wants to live and wishes to die. Psychologists are most likely to diagnose Kim with __________.
A)delusional disorder
B)conversion disorder
C)major depressive disorder
D)illness anxiety disorder

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Kim's symptoms of poor appetite, significant weight loss, difficulty concentrating, and suicidal thoughts are indicative of major depressive disorder. Delusional disorder and conversion disorder do not fit with Kim's symptoms, and illness anxiety disorder typically involves a fear of having a serious medical condition rather than a desire to die.

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