Which Statement Is True Concerning the Development of Bipolar Disorder

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement is True concerning the development of bipolar disorder among older adults?

• A) The late-life development of bipolar disorder is relatively common.
• B) When bipolar disorder develops late in life, there is usually no history of major depression or mania earlier in life.
• C) Medical rather than genetic factors are usually associated with the late-life onset of bipolar disorder.
• D) When bipolar disorder develops late in life, the intervals between the manic and depressive episodes tend to be fairly long.

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