A depressive disorder which often develops during childhood or adolescence, involves less severe symptoms than major depression, but has a longer lasting, more chronic pattern of
Development, and often results in sufferers being seen as "whiny" or "complaining" would be classified as _____in the DSM-5.
A) dysthymic disorder
B) cyclothymic disorder
C) bipolar disorder
D) persistent depressive disorder

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Persistent depressive disorder, previously known as dysthymia, is characterized by a chronic pattern of less severe depressive symptoms that last for a long period, often starting in childhood or adolescence. The DSM-5 classifies this condition as persistent depressive disorder.

A Depressive Disorder Which Often Develops During Childhood or Adolescence