A severe mood disorder characterized by the occurrence of one or more major depressive episodes in the absence of a history of mania is ______.
A) major depressive disorder
B) bipolar disorder
C) dysthymia
D) cyclothymia

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Major depressive disorder is characterized by the presence of one or more major depressive episodes without any history of manic or hypomanic episodes. Bipolar disorder involves both manic or hypomanic episodes in addition to depressive episodes. Dysthymia is a less severe form of depression that persists for a longer duration, while cyclothymia is a milder form of bipolar disorder characterized by periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms.

A Severe Mood Disorder Characterized by the Occurrence of One