A client states during a group: 'I can’t concentrate. My mind goes blank while I’m trying to read.' This symptom reflects which diagnosis element?
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Correct answer: Impaired concentration or indecisiveness
Difficulty concentrating or indecisiveness is one of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode.
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