Which of the Following Make Assessment of Persistent Depressive Disorder

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following make assessment of persistent depressive disorder (PDD) a difficult task? (choose all that apply)

• A) Many methods refer to differences from "normal" or "usual" state, which is often a depressed state for these patients.
• B) Difficult to assess course using current assessment methods (e.g., structured interviews, rating scales, self-reports).
• C) There are no rating or self-report scales developed specifically for chronic mood disorders.
• D) Using DSM-5, it is difficult to distinguish between PDD and MDD.

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