Mary experiences long periods of time when she feels very depressed.However,she occasionally goes through phases where she is highly focused on her painting and she creates beautiful works that provide a rewarding experience to her.It is most likely that Mary would be diagnosed with ________ disorder.

A) major depressive
B) bipolar II
C) persistent depressive
D) bipolar I

Bipolar II

A subtype of bipolar disorder characterized by patterns of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, but not the full-blown manic episodes of Bipolar I.

Major Depressive

A mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive sadness or loss of interest in activities, accompanied by additional psychological symptoms.

Persistent Depressive

A chronic form of depression marked by a long-term, continuous presence of sad or empty mood, also known as dysthymia.