Compared with Unipolar Depression, the Depressed Phase of Bipolar Disorder

question 9

Multiple Choice

Compared with unipolar depression, the depressed phase of bipolar disorder

• A) Has a later onset
• B) Has a more gradual onset
• C) Carries a greater risk for suicide
• D) Is less frequently accompanied by psychotic symptoms in younger patients

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Definitions:

Brain Plasticity

The capacity of the nervous system to change its structure and function in response to experience or damage.

Proportions

The relationship in size, amount, degree, or number between two or more things; often involves mathematical ratio.

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A natural age-related decline in the eye's ability to focus on close objects, usually becoming noticeable in early to mid-adulthood.

Near Vision

The ability to see objects clearly at a close range.