The Difference Between a Hypomanic Episode and a Manic Episode

question 24

Multiple Choice

The difference between a Hypomanic Episode and a Manic Episode is that:

• A)the Hypomanic Episode is more intense and lasts longer.
• B)there is more delusion in the Hypomanic Episode as compared to the Manic Episode.
• C)the Hypomanic Episode has a minimum duration of four days as compared to a week for a Manic Episode.
• D)the Hypomanic Episode has periods of depression while the Manic Episode does not.

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Definitions:

Personal Information

Data relating to an individual that can be used to identify, contact, or locate a single person.

Repressed Memories

Memories that have been unconsciously blocked due to being associated with a high level of stress or trauma.

Dissociative Amnesia

Loss of memory for important facts about a person’s own life and personal identity, usually including the awareness of this memory loss.

Somatization

the manifestation of psychological distress through physical symptoms, which may not have a medical explanation, often seen in somatic symptom disorder.