What Is the Most Important Characteristic Used to Distinguish Dysthymia

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is the most important characteristic used to distinguish dysthymia from major depression?

• A) The length of time the person has had the symptoms.
• B) How severe the symptoms are.
• C) Whether there are occasional brief periods of normal moods during the disorder.
• D) The types of symptoms the person has.

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Definitions:

Culture

Culture encompasses the beliefs, norms, values, and practices shared by a group of people, shaping their behavior and perceptions.

Ethos

The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations; in rhetoric, the ethical appeal or credibility of the speaker.

Aesthetic Principles

The standards that guide judgments about what is considered beautiful, pleasing, or artful.

Crescive Norms

Unwritten, societal rules that are discovered through interaction rather than being formally taught.