The Severity of Clients' Presenting Issues Can Be Simply Understood

question 3

Multiple Choice

The severity of clients' presenting issues can be simply understood as the combination of ____.

• A)distress,frequency,and uncontrollability
• B)distress,resources,and uncontrollability
• C)resources,frequency,and predisposition
• D)resources,predisposition,and attitude

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

This is a psychological disorder identified by severe changes in mood, spanning from very high (mania or hypomania) to very low (depression) emotional states.

Manic Episode

A period of abnormally elevated mood, energy, and activity levels, often associated with bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Unipolar Episode

A period characterized by a persistent depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, without the mood swings associated with bipolar disorder.