According to the DSM-5, a Major Depressive Episode Is a Period

question 79

Multiple Choice

According to the DSM-5, a major depressive episode is a period marked by at least _____ symptoms of depression and lasting for _____ weeks or more.

• A) six; two
• B) five; three
• C) five; two
• D) six; six

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