Multiple Choice
According to epidemiological research, at what age does 50% of all lifetime mental ill-health begin, and by what age have 75% of cases started?
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14. Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a common symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder?
A
Persistent feelings of sadness
B
Elevated mood and increased energy
C
Social withdrawal and lack of motivation
D
Excessive sleep and fatigue
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Understand that bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings that include both depressive and manic phases.
Identify the key features of the manic phase, which typically involve an abnormally elevated mood and increased energy levels.
Recognize that symptoms like persistent feelings of sadness, social withdrawal, lack of motivation, excessive sleep, and fatigue are more commonly associated with the depressive phase, not the manic phase.
Compare each option to the known symptoms of the manic phase to determine which one aligns best with elevated mood and increased energy.
Conclude that the symptom 'Elevated mood and increased energy' is the common symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
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