For a Period of One Week,in a Given Day,Alan Experienced

question 109

Multiple Choice

For a period of one week,in a given day,Alan experienced severe depression as well as episodes of extreme elation.Based on this information only,Alan

• A)was probably experiencing mania.
• B)was probably experiencing a mixed episode.
• C)may not meet criteria for bipolar disorder.
• D)has an excellent prognosis.

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Definitions:

Shock

A medical emergency involving a sudden drop in blood flow throughout the body, or a strong emotional or physical response to a traumatic event.

Stimulus Generalization

The psychological phenomenon where a response to a specific stimulus is elicited by similar stimuli, indicating a lack of discrimination.

Panic Attack

A sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort, marked by various physical and psychological symptoms that occur abruptly and peak within minutes.

Observational Learning

A learning process in which individuals change their behavior after observing others' behavior and the consequences of such behaviors.