Which Is True of the Age of Onset for Bipolar

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which is true of the age of onset for bipolar mood disorder?

• A) Adolescents have a very low likelihood of onset.
• B) People over middle-age are much more likely to first notice symptoms.
• C) If someone seems to have an onset under 10 years old or over 70,they are misdiagnosed.
• D) The peak of vulnerability for bipolar disorders is between the ages of 20 and 29.

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Definitions:

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A condition not widely recognized in medical terminology, but may refer to a reliance on mechanisms that enhance serotonin levels to regulate mood.

Physical Dependence

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Psychological Dependence

The strong desire to repeat the use of a drug for emotional reasons, such as a feeling of well-being and reduction of stress.

Drug Addiction

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