A Disorder Involving Mild to Moderate, and Highly Persistent Sadness

question 112

Multiple Choice

A disorder involving mild to moderate, and highly persistent sadness (and related symptoms that may linger with little relief for up to two years) is called ________.

• A) cyclothymia
• B) persistent depressive disorder
• C) minor depressive episode
• D) major depressive episode

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Definitions:

Development

The process of growth, change, and progress in physical, social, economic, and emotional dimensions across the lifespan or within societies.

Infant

A young child in the earliest period of life, especially from birth to one year of age.

Categorize Objects

The cognitive process of grouping or classifying objects based on shared characteristics or functions.

Bayley-III

A comprehensive developmental test used for assessing the development of infants and toddlers.