Fiona Has Been Mild to Moderately Depressed Most of the Time

question 385

Multiple Choice

Fiona 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 much interest in past pleasures, Fiona has not had any psychotic episodes nor experienced any mania. Fiona would most likely be diagnosed with a __________ disorder.

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

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