Which of the Following Disorders Is More Likely to Be

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which of the following disorders is more likely to be a reaction to external events?

• A) major depressive disorder
• B) dysthymic disorder
• C) bipolar I disorder
• D) bipolar II disorder

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Definitions:

Tay-Sachs Disease

A genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of a specific enzyme, leading to the accumulation of fats in nerve cells, resulting in progressive neurodegeneration.

Recessive Allele

A variant of a gene that must be inherited from both parents to be expressed in the offspring's phenotype.

Tay-Sachs Disease

A genetic disorder that results in the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to severe neurological impairment and early death.

Seizures

Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain, leading to changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.