Comorbidity of Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse Is Associated with a Greater

question 4

Multiple Choice

Comorbidity of bipolar disorder and substance abuse is associated with a greater risk of switching from a depressive episode to one of:

• A)mania.
• B)hypomania.
• C)a mixed mood state.
• D)All of the answers are correct.

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Genetic Tendencies

Inclinations or predispositions for certain traits or behaviors influenced by genes.

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Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the inherited alleles that dictate various biological characteristics.