AP Psychology : Depressive Disorders
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Example Question #21 : Depressive Disorders
Which of the following is not true about dysthymic disorder?
Dysthymic disorder is a shorter form of major depressive disorder; it typically lasts less than one month
Dysthymic disorder is one of the possible patterns of unipolar depression
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Dysthymic disorder is a less-disabling form of major depressive disorder
Dysthymic disorder is a longer version of major depressive disorder; it is diagnosed when a person has been experiencing depressive-like symptoms for more than two years
Dysthymic disorder is a longer version of major depressive disorder; it is diagnosed when a person has been experiencing depressive-like symptoms for more than two years
Dysthymic disorder is a mood disorder that is similar to, but longer-lasting and less disabling, than major depressive disorder. It is diagnosed after at least two years of on-going, mild symptoms of unipolar depression.
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