Regarding severe cases of major depressive disorder, those in which the depressive episode has lasted five years or more, all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT

A. the episode may not entirely clear up, leaving some residual symptoms.
B. the likelihood of a subsequent episode is high.
C. the next episode is likely to be manic, rather than depressive.
D. subsequent episodes may be associated with incomplete inter-episode recovery.


Answer: C

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