Depression: practice question

A Psychiatry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Psychiatry · Depression

Sample item

Loss of pleasure in activities is called what?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Anhedonia

This item reviews Depression; Anhedonia is the best answer because it directly fits the psychiatric or anesthetic pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Anhedonia (correct)

    Correct. Anhedonia matches the defining feature.

  • B. Echolalia

    Echolalia is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Avolition only

    Avolition only is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • D. Akathisia

    Akathisia does not fit the stated presentation.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is A, Anhedonia. This item reviews Depression; Anhedonia is the best answer because it directly fits the psychiatric or anesthetic pattern described.

Why is "Echolalia" not the answer?

Echolalia is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Avolition only" not the answer?

Avolition only is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Akathisia" not the answer?

Akathisia does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Depression in Psychiatry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Anhedonia matches the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Depression?

Learn each diagnosis by its core features and its first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other Psychiatry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.