Ronnie Has Recurrent Major Depressive Episodes That Alternate with Hypomania

question 96

Multiple Choice

Ronnie has recurrent major depressive episodes that alternate with hypomania.According to the DSM-IV-TR, Ronnie should be diagnosed with ____.

• A)bipolar I
• B)bipolar II
• C)cyclothymia
• D)major depressive disorder not otherwise specified

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Definitions:

Medulla

An essential part of the brainstem that controls vital bodily functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Hindbrain

The posterior part of the brain, consisting of the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata, responsible for regulating basic life functions.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that relays sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control, and may also be involved in some cognitive functions like attention and language.