Which statement is true regarding Major Depressive Disorder with Atypical Features?

The statement regarding Major Depressive Disorder with Atypical Features emphasizes mood reactivity and increased sleep, which are defining characteristics of this subtype of depression. Individuals with Major Depressive Disorder with Atypical Features often exhibit a greater sensitivity to interpersonal relationships, which is reflected in the mood reactivity—meaning their mood can improve in response to positive events, contrasting the more pervasive and persistent depressive symptoms seen in other forms of depression.

Increased sleep, or hypersomnia, is also a notable feature, where affected individuals may experience excessive sleeping instead of insomnia, which is more common in other depressive disorders. This combination of mood reactivity and increased sleep helps differentiate Atypical Features from the more traditional presentation of Major Depressive Disorder.

While anhedonia (the inability to experience pleasure) is a common symptom of Major Depressive Disorder, in the atypical variant, it is not necessarily "severe"; individuals might still find enjoyment in certain activities, particularly if their mood has temporarily lifted due to external factors. The focus on physical health symptoms does not specifically pertain to this subtype, as it is more centrally concerned with mood and behavior. Finally, psychotic symptoms are not a characteristic of Major Depressive Disorder with Atypical Features; rather