Brianna Has Always Been Pessimistic

question 35

Multiple Choice

Brianna has always been pessimistic.For the past three years, on most days she feels tired, guilty, and unable to concentrate.However, her eating, sleeping, and daily functioning have not been impaired.This chronic depressed state best illustrates ____.

• A)depression not otherwise specified
• B)cyclothymia
• C)major depression
• D)dysthymic disorder

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