Which response best describes how dysthymic disorder is different from major depression?
A.
More severe depression with psychotic features
B.
Chronic low level depression
C.
Mild depression with episodes of hypomania
D.
Depression with more anxiety symptoms
ANS: B
The symptoms are less severe than major depressive disorder but have gone on for long periods.
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