Which of the Following Is False About Pediatric Bipolar Disorder

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false about pediatric bipolar disorder?

• A) Outcome is usually better in childhood onset as compared to adult onset bipolar disorder.
• B) Mood instability is likely to appear similar to rapid cycling or mixed states.
• C) Switches from elevated mood to depression tend to occur over relatively short periods of time.
• D) Marked irritability, aggression, and rage are common and more likely than euphoric states.

Understand the possibility of explaining future events.

Comprehend the dependency or independence of hypotheses in explanations.

Determine the logical strength and completeness of explanations.

Identify implicit assumptions in evaluating the strength of an explanation.

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Definitions:

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy aimed at dealing directly with the cause of stress by changing the environment or the way one interacts with it.

Emotion-Focused Coping

This refers to a coping strategy aimed at managing and handling the emotional response arising from a stressful situation instead of confronting the root cause directly.

Avoidance-Focused Coping

A stress management strategy that involves attempts to evade or ignore stressors rather than confronting them directly.

Stress

The body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response, often leading to tension and strain.