Sarah Had a Manic Episode at Age 6,but Since Then

question 25

Multiple Choice

Sarah had a manic episode at age 6,but since then has not had another one.About a year ago,she experienced a depressive episode and more recently seems to be experiencing hypomania.Which of the following would be considered for a diagnosis for Sarah?

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

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)

A stimulus that elicits a reaction automatically, without any pre-existing learning required.

Vicarious Conditioning

The development of the conditioned response to a stimulus after observation of the pairing of conditioned stimulus (CS) and unconditioned stimulus (UCS).

Sensory Preconditioning

Sensory preconditioning involves a situation where two stimuli are paired together in the absence of an unconditioned stimulus, leading to a learned association between them.

Higher-Order Conditioning

A conditioning process where a stimulus that has been conditioned to elicit a response is used as an unconditioned stimulus to condition a new stimulus.