Asked by
Rejane De Castro
on Dec 07, 2024Verified
Someone who experiences four or more alternations between mild mania and major depression within a one-year time span would be classified as having:
A) bipolar II seasonal.
B) bipolar II rapid cycling.
C) bipolar I mixed episodes.
D) bipolar I.
Rapid Cycling
a term in bipolar disorder indicating four or more mood episodes within a year.
Mild Mania
A less severe form of mania characterized by elevated or irritable mood, increased activity or energy, but without significant impairment in social or occupational functioning.
Major Depression
A mental disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness or despair and a lack of interest in external stimuli, affecting one's ability to function daily.
- Differentiate between bipolar I and bipolar II disorders in terms of their symptoms and severity.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between bipolar I and bipolar II disorders in terms of their symptoms and severity.