Question

Apathy (lack of interest or care) is most commonly a symptom of

A.
anxiety

B.
depression

C.
schizophrenia

D.
conduct disorder

Answer 1

B. depression

Apathy (loss of interest or care) is a core feature of depression—seen as loss of interest/pleasure (anhedonia) and decreased motivation. It can occur in other disorders (e.g., negative symptoms in schizophrenia) but is most commonly associated with depression.