Joe's Depression Questionnaire Question 1

Josh references this printed questionnaire item in the Roosevelt Room, highlighting Joe's inconsistent answer to its A–D choices on feeling sad. He deploys it to probe candor amid vetting scrutiny from Babish, Wells, and Harmon, sharpening procedural tension.

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Purpose

Assess depression levels through multiple-choice responses in psychological screening

Significance

Reveals discrepancy in Joe's vetting disclosures, testing transparency and rebuilding trust before larger crises

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When this object appears and how it's used

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S4E20 · Evidence of Things Not Seen

Rapid Vetting in the Roosevelt Room

Joe's Depression Questionnaire Question 1 is read aloud by Josh and used as a forensic instrument: Josh quotes the exact options to highlight a discrepancy between Joe's checked answer and his later admission that he does feel sad at times, using the form to probe candor.

Before: Part of Joe's application packet/psychological screening paperwork, already filled out and present in the Roosevelt Room.

After: Remains referenced and discussed; the discrepancy is noted but the form is not altered in the scene.

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