Felicia Has Been Mild to Moderately Depressed Most of the Time

question 212

Multiple Choice

Felicia has been mild to moderately depressed most of the time for at least two years.Although she is fatigued much of the time and does not take any interest in past pleasures, Felicia has not experienced any mania nor has she had any psychotic episodes.Felicia would most likely be diagnosed with a _____ disorder.

• A)major depressive
• B)bipolar
• C)cyclothymic
• D)dysthymic

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