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Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 6 Problem 5TY

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Solution 1

Bipolar disorders as the name indicate the person suffers from both manic and hypo manic at a time. They are followed or preceded by the depression. In bipolar disorders cyclothymic disorder is also seen that is characterized by the cyclic mood changes. Thus it is also called the manic-depressive disorder. It s generally categorized into two types

• Bipolar-I

• Bipolar-II

Hypomania is a mood elevation that is an abnormal situation but not as extremely elevated as frank mania. A person in hypomania will be talkative, irritable but there are not impulsive acts like in the mania. These are very often and are a part of the alternative state of Bipolar –II disorder.

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Hence the options a, b and c are not correct.

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Bipolar-II can be especially difficult to diagnose because a person experiencing hypomania may take them as a times of high productivity and creativity.

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Hence the correct option is.