To meet the DSM criteria for a diagnosis of cyclothymic disorder, disturbances of mood in adults must persist for at least ______.
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years

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According to the DSM-5, cyclothymic disorder is diagnosed if a person experiences chronic fluctuations in mood that do not meet the criteria for bipolar disorder, but have been present for at least two years for adults (or one year for children and adolescents).

To Meet the DSM Criteria for a Diagnosis of Cyclothymic