A severe disorder characterized by feeling sad, hopeless, or "down in the dumps," or loss of interest or pleasure in all activities for at least two weeks is ______.
A) bipolar disorder
B) major depressive episode
C) dysthymia
D) cyclothymia

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The symptoms described in the question are characteristic of a major depressive episode, which is a specific type of depressive disorder. Bipolar disorder involves both episodes of depression and episodes of mania or hypomania, while dysthymia is a milder, but longer-lasting depression. Cyclothymia is a milder form of bipolar disorder characterized by episodes of hypomania and mild depression.

A Severe Disorder Characterized by Feeling Sad, Hopeless, or "Down