Which of the Following Individuals Is Showing Signs of Cyclothymic

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is showing signs of cyclothymic disorder?

• A)Abe, who alternates between depression and hypomania every three months
• B)Ben, who seems to be either depressed or manic but neither his depression nor his mania meet the clinical criteria for a disorder
• C)Claire, who alternates between depression and mania with a month of neutral mood in between
• D)Diane, who alternates between manic and hypomanic states at irregular intervals

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Definitions:

Ionic Bond

The chemical attraction between a cation and an anion.

Equilibrium

See dynamic equilibrium, genetic equilibrium, and punctuated equilibrium.

Reactants

Substances that undergo chemical changes in a reaction to form products.

Product

Substance formed by a chemical reaction. Compare with reactant.