Which Statement Best Describes the Onset of Bipolar Disorder

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the onset of bipolar disorder

• A) The peak age of onset is during middle or late adulthood (age 40 and on). 
• B) The onset of bipolar disorder is spread evenly across almost all age groups. 
• C) The peak age of onset is usually in early adulthood (ages 20 through 29). 
• D) The symptoms tend to be most severe when the disorder has a late onset.

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