A Person with Cyclothymic Disorder Experiences Moderate and Frequent Mood

question 99

True/False

A person with cyclothymic disorder experiences moderate and frequent mood swings for two years or longer that are not severe enough to qualify as bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously replaces threatening inner wishes and fantasies with an exaggerated version of the opposite.

Manifest Content

In psychoanalytic theory, the literal surface content of a dream, as opposed to its hidden or symbolic meaning.

Repressed Memories

Memories suppressed without conscious effort due to their connection with significant trauma or stress.

Unconscious Wishes

Desires or thoughts that reside within the unconscious mind, influencing behavior without the individual's awareness.