Major depression is also called
A)unipolar depression.
B)bipolar depression.
C)dysthymic disorder.
D)cyclothymic disorder.

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Major depression is often referred to as unipolar depression because the person experiences only one extreme mood state (i.e. depression) rather than both depression and elevated or manic moods as seen in bipolar disorder. Dysthymic disorder and cyclothymic disorder are separate mood disorders with different diagnostic criteria than major depression.

Major Depression Is Also Called