What would be the most appropriate diagnosis for a person who experienced a major depressive episode, without having any history of mania, and is either immobile or excessively active?
A) recurrent depression
B) seasonal depression
C) catatonic depression
D) melancholic depression

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Catatonic depression is characterized by either immobility or excessive activity. The individual may be in a trancelike state or exhibit bizarre movements. It is a subtype of major depressive disorder, which is indicated by the first part of the description, and does not require a history of mania, ruling out recurrent depression. Seasonal depression and melancholic depression do not necessarily involve catatonic symptoms.

What Would Be the Most Appropriate Diagnosis for a Person