What Is the Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and Cyclothymic Disorder

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between bipolar disorder and cyclothymic disorder?

• A) Bipolar is inherited and cyclothymic is caused by a brain injury.
• B) Bipolar affects women more than men and cyclothymic affects men more than women.
• C) Bipolar is a more severe disorder and cyclothymic is less severe but more chronic.
• D) Bipolar is experiencing mood swings in two directions and cyclothymic is predominantly a depressive state.

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