Which of the Following Is NOT True of Bipolar Disorder

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of bipolar disorder?

• A) Manic episodes may have some positive aspects.
• B) Only the depressive episodes are dangerous or maladaptive.
• C) Manic periods often have a negative undertow of uneasiness and irritability.
• D) Mild manic episodes often escalate to higher levels that become scary and disturbing.

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