Lisa, Who Is 8 Years Old, Has Many of the Symptoms

question 66

Multiple Choice

Lisa, who is 8 years old, has many of the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Which of the following would be the most appropriate diagnosis for Lisa according to DSM-5 ? ​

• A)bipolar I disorder
• B)bipolar II disorder
• C)disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
• D)mixed psychoaffective disorder

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Definitions:

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle stating that performance increases with physiological or mental arousal, but only up to a point, after which performance begins to decrease.

Moderate Arousal

A state of being that is neither too low nor too high in terms of physiological and psychological activation, often considered optimal for effective performance on tasks.

Arousal Level

The state of being physiologically alert, awake, and attentive; arousal levels can impact cognitive processes and performance on tasks.

Simple Task

A task that requires a limited amount of cognitive processing or physical effort, making it easy to complete without extensive skill or knowledge.