Severe, debilitating depression is to _____ as chronic, low-grade depression is to _____.

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Severe, debilitating depression is characteristic of major depressive disorder, while chronic, low-grade depression is characteristic of persistent depressive disorder. Choice A is incorrect because cyclothymic disorder is a form of bipolar disorder that involves periods of both hypomania and depressive symptoms, rather than severe, debilitating depression. Choice B is incorrect because while persistent depressive disorder is the correct descriptor for chronic, low-grade depression, cyclothymic disorder does not fit with severe, debilitating depression. Choice D is incorrect because bipolar disorder involves periods of both depression and mania or hypomania, rather than chronic, low-grade depression.

Severe, Debilitating Depression Is to _____ as Chronic, Low-Grade Depression