The milder but more chronic version of bipolar disorder is called __________ disorder.
A) dysphoric
B) seasonal affective
C) bipolar III
D) cyclothymic

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Cyclothymic disorder is a milder but chronic form of bipolar disorder in which an individual experiences numerous hypomanic and depressive symptoms throughout a two-year period, without meeting the full criteria for a manic or depressive episode. Dysphoric disorder and seasonal affective disorder are separate diagnoses unrelated to bipolar disorder, and bipolar III is not recognized in the DSM-5.

The Milder but More Chronic Version of Bipolar Disorder Is