Which of the Following Is True About the Diagnostic Criteria

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the diagnostic criteria of a manic episode?

• A) Sustained elevated, expansive, or irritable mood must last minimum of 2 weeks.
• B) If mood is irritable, at least 4 additional symptoms are needed.
• C) Severe impairment in functioning is not required to meet criteria.
• D) If mood is elevated, at least 5 additional symptoms are needed.

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Definitions:

Accommodation Party

A person who signs a negotiable instrument on behalf of another, guaranteeing payment without receiving any personal benefit.

Primary Liability

The main or direct obligation to repay a debt or fulfill a contractual duty, without relying on secondary sources for payment.

Maker

In legal and financial contexts, it refers to the person who creates or signs a promissory note, thus agreeing to pay the note's value.

Dishonored

Refers to a financial instrument, such as a check, that has been presented for payment and refused by the bank or debtor.