A depressive disorder that 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" is ________.

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The description given fits persistent depressive disorder, which is characterized by less severe symptoms than major depression but lasts longer, with symptoms lasting for at least two years. This disorder is often misunderstood as the person may be seen as whiny or complaining, and may not seek treatment until later in life. Cyclothymic disorder and bipolar disorder both involve periods of mania or hypomania, which are not described in the question. Anhedonia is a symptom associated with depression, but it does not capture the chronic nature of the disorder described in the question.

A Depressive Disorder That Develops During Childhood or Adolescence,involves Less