A person diagnosed with ___________ manifests many of the same symptoms as major depressive disorder, except that they must persist for at least two years.

A) persistent depressive disorder
B) melancholia
C) bipolar disorder
D) schizoaffective disorder
E) anhedonia

Persistent Depressive Disorder

A chronic form of depression characterized by a depressed mood for most of the day, more days than not, for at least two years.

Major Depressive Disorder

A psychiatric condition characterized by a lasting feeling of melancholy or lack of desire in pursuits, which severely impacts daily lifestyle.