If a Psychological Disorder Is Said to Have an Acute

question 110

Multiple Choice

If a psychological disorder is said to have an acute onset, how did the symptoms develop?

• A)atypically
• B)suddenly
• C)gradually
• D)sporadically

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Definitions:

World Health Organization

A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health, founded in 1948 to promote and protect worldwide health.

Disability

A physical or mental condition that significantly impairs an individual's ability to perform one or more major life activities.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of deep depression followed by times of excessively elevated or irritable mood (mania or hypomania).

Seasonal Depressive Disorder

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