Question

select the correct answer. what may explain a prolonged feeling of hopelessness and helplessness? a. sadness b. depression c. loneliness

Explanation:

Depression is defined as a persistent mood disorder characterized by overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and helplessness that last for an extended period, matching the description in the question. The other options do not fit: sadness is a temporary emotion, and numbness is a lack of emotional feeling rather than the specified negative, persistent mood.

Answer:

B. Depression