Starting in the fall, Jed has been sleeping longer but more poorly. During the day he feels tired and drowsy and tends to overeat. With each passing day, he becomes more sad, anxious, irritable, and socially withdrawn. Jed is most likely suffering from __________ disorder.
A)cyclothymic
B)seasonal affective
C)somatic symptom
D)dissociative

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Jed's symptoms align with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in the fall or winter, when there is less natural sunlight. Symptoms include oversleeping, daytime fatigue, overeating, and mood changes, which are all mentioned in the scenario.

Starting in the Fall, Jed Has Been Sleeping Longer but More