Select the Statement That Is TRUE of Mood Disorders

question 70

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that is TRUE of mood disorders.

• A) They are transient states that typically follow some external stressor.
• B) They include conditions characterized by abnormally high moods.
• C) They are the only DSM category of disorders that is caused by a chemical imbalance.
• D) They are relatively infrequent in the general population.

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