According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)the Depression That

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True/False

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)the depression that accompanies bipolar is quite different than the depression seen in cases of major depressive disorder.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight and a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight.

Partial-syndrome Eating Disorders

A category of eating disorders that do not fully meet the criteria for anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa but still pose significant health risks and distress.

Longitudinal Study

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., people) over short or long periods of time, often many years.

Underweight

A condition where an individual's body weight is considered too low to be healthy, typically defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) under 18.5.