When referring to the mood disorders called cyclothymia and persistent depressive disorder, it would be accurate to say that an individual with cyclothymia probably
A)would be considered "moody."
B)cannot function normally at all.
C)has more depressive episodes
D)has full manic episodes.

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Cyclothymia is a mood disorder characterized by mood swings between mild depression and hypomania (less severe than full-blown mania). Therefore, individuals with cyclothymia may be considered "moody."

Answer: C 
 Persistent depressive disorder (PDD), also known as dysthymia, is a mood disorder characterized by chronic low-grade depression that lasts for at least two years. In contrast, cyclothymia involves the alternation of depressive and hypomanic moods, so individuals with cyclothymia may have a more equal distribution of depressive and hypomanic episodes.

When Referring to the Mood Disorders Called Cyclothymia and Persistent