For an Event to Qualify as a Manic Episode, the DSM-5

question 96

Multiple Choice

For an event to qualify as a manic episode, the DSM-5 says that ____.

• A) the state must last for at least one week
• B) there must also be a depressive episode
• C) there must be an elevated mood that does not impair functioning
• D) the state must last for two months

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Definitions:

Fillers

Non-lexical sounds or words used in speech to fill pauses or hesitations without adding any semantic value.

Cognitive Overload

A state where the amount of information provided or tasks required exceeds an individual's ability to process them.

Free-Form Slides

Flexible and unstructured presentation slides that allow for creative and non-linear display of information.

Complementary Information

Additional details or data provided to enhance, complete, or support the main information being presented.