The Change in the Criteria for Bipolar and Related Disorders

question 14

Multiple Choice

The change in the criteria for bipolar and related disorders from the DSM-IV-TR to the DSM-5 is best represented by:

• A)The clinical symptoms for hypomanic episodes have been substantially changed
• B)Criteria for the bipolar disorders now include changes in mood and changes in activity or energy
• C)Hypomania has now been removed from the conditions allowed under the diagnosis of other specified bipolar and related disorder
• D)Bipolar I disorder specified with mixed features now requires the person to meet full criteria for both manic or hypomanic), and depressive episodes

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