CLEP Intro to Psychology Exam Prep

Answer: D - Brittany hates winter. She finds that the short, dark days make her moody and unhappy. Brittany’s doctor suspects that she suffers from seasonal affective disorder.
Key Takeaway: Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a mood disorder that is triggered or worsened in some seasons and not others. Typically, some people find themselves sad and depressed in the winter months. Doctors suspect that the short days coupled with reduced sun exposure and socialization leads people to become sad. For some of these people, spring and summer bring a relief from the typical symptoms that include insomnia and overwhelming sadness.