Cyclothymic Disorder Is Defined As

question 50

Multiple Choice

Cyclothymic disorder is defined as:

• A) a disorder characterized by a chronic, relatively low-intensity mood.
• B) a disorder characterized by extremely high moods and extremely low moods.
• C) a long-term, lower-intensity version of bipolar disorder.
• D) periods of hypomania alternating with periods of major depression.

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Definitions:

Selective Screening

Allows only a portion of available information to enter our perceptions.

Conscious Awareness

Pertains to being fully aware and mindful of one's immediate environment, thoughts, and feelings.

Law Of Effect

Law of effect states that behavior followed by pleasant consequences is likely to be repeated; behavior followed by unpleasant consequences is not.

Past Experiences

The collective events or occurrences in one's life that shape perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors.