Carla Has Worked as a Human Resources Specialist for Several

question 318

Multiple Choice

Carla has worked as a human resources specialist for several years, but she doesn't really like the job. Although her work performance is adequate, Carla almost always feels slightly down and sad. Carla's chronic case of the blues is characteristic of:

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

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