Which of the Following Is Least True About People with Dysthymic

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least true about people with dysthymic disorder?

• A) They experience reduced ability to function
• B) They experience a chronic, low-level depression for at least two years
• C) They report occasional hypomanic episodes
• D) They report feeling unhappy throughout their lives

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