Question

which of the following defines dysthymia?
o a mild, but chronic, depressive symptoms
o an all - encompassing low mood accompanied by low self - esteem and by loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities
o swings in mood—from overly “high” to sad and hopeless and back again—with periods of near - normal mood in between
o a long - lasting emotional disturbance that affects all areas of one’s life

Explanation:

Dysthymia is characterized by mild but chronic depressive symptoms. The other options describe different mood - related conditions. For example, an all - encompassing low mood with low self - esteem and loss of interest is more characteristic of major depressive disorder. Mood swings are associated with bipolar disorder. A long - lasting emotional disturbance affecting all areas of life is a more general description that is not specific to dysthymia.

Answer:

A. A mild, but chronic, depressive symptoms