Which Statement About Bipolar I Disorder Is Accurate

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which statement about bipolar I disorder is accurate?

• A) The depressive phase is more likely to involve psychotic features than in major depressive disorder.
• B) The onset of bipolar symptoms are never associated with seasons of the year as they are in unipolar depression.
• C) Single episodes of the disorder are extremely rare.
• D) Manic and depressive phases are always separated by lengthy intervals of normal mood.

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Definitions:

Personal Fable

A concept in adolescent psychology where an individual believes their thoughts, feelings, and experiences are unique and exceptional.

Sense of Autonomy

An individual's perception of their capacity to make independent choices and exercise control over their own life.

Period of Rebellion

A phase often associated with adolescence in which an individual challenges authority, norms, and conventional behaviors as a part of their identity development.

Scaffolding

A type of instruction in which an adult adjusts the amount of guidance provided to match a child’s present level of ability.