Which of the Following Disorders Has the Shortest Minimum Duration

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following disorders has the shortest minimum duration for diagnosis?

• A) major depressive disorder
• B) disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
• C) persistent depressive disorder in adults
• D) persistent depressive disorder in children

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Definitions:

Older Adults

Individuals who are in the later stage of life, often defined as 65 years of age and older, experiencing various physiological, cognitive, and social changes.

Sleep Apnea

A condition affecting sleep that involves interruptions in breathing or instances of light breathing throughout the night.

Overweight

A condition characterized by having excess body weight or fat that may impair health, often measured in relation to height using the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale.

Narcolepsy

A long-lasting sleep ailment identified by intense sleepiness throughout the day and spontaneous sleep attacks.