Severe depression that comes on suddenly and seems to have no external cause is called ______.
A)dysthymia
B)bipolar disorder
C)hypomania
D)major depression

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Major depression is characterized by a sudden onset of severe depression that seems to have no external cause. Dysthymia is a milder form of depression that lasts for at least two years, while bipolar disorder involves periods of depression and mania. Hypomania is a milder form of mania.

Severe Depression That Comes on Suddenly and Seems to Have