A Key Difference Between Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder

question 53

Multiple Choice

A key difference between major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder is that:

• A) bipolar disorder includes manic symptoms,whereas major depressive disorder does not.
• B) major depressive disorder includes manic symptoms,whereas bipolar disorder does not.
• C) bipolar disorder includes depressive symptoms,whereas major depressive disorder does not.
• D) major depressive disorder includes depressive symptoms,whereas bipolar disorder does not.

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Definitions:

Deep Brain Stimulation

A neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of a medical device called a neurostimulator, which sends electrical impulses to specific targets in the brain for the treatment of movement and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Globus Pallidus

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Parkinson Disease

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