Allan suffers from mild mood swings that range from dysphoria to hypomania. His mood can change rapidly and at times his behavior borders on eccentric, but he still holds down a job at the neighborhood hardware store. Allan is most likely suffering from
A. persistent depressive disorder.
B. rapid cycling form of bipolarity.
C. cyclothymic disorder.
D. major depressive disorder.
Answer: C
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