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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a manic episode?
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a manic episode?
- Presence of psychotic features
- Impairment in social or occupational functioning
- Elevated mood lasting for at least 4 days (correct)
- Decreased need for sleep
What is the main difference between a manic episode and a hypomanic episode?
What is the main difference between a manic episode and a hypomanic episode?
- Severity of impairment in social or occupational functioning (correct)
- Type of pleasurable behavior
- Duration of symptoms
- Presence of psychotic features
Which of the following is a common symptom of both mania and hypomania?
Which of the following is a common symptom of both mania and hypomania?
- Decreased need for sleep (correct)
- Lack of physical and mental activity
- Avoidance of pleasurable behavior
- Impaired self-esteem
What is the defining characteristic of bipolar I disorder?
What is the defining characteristic of bipolar I disorder?
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What is a mixed episode in bipolar disorder?
What is a mixed episode in bipolar disorder?
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Manic and Hypomanic Episodes
- A defining characteristic of a manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood that lasts at least 7 days.
- The main difference between a manic episode and a hypomanic episode is the duration of the episode, with manic episodes lasting at least 7 days and hypomanic episodes lasting at least 4 consecutive days.
Shared Symptoms of Mania and Hypomania
- Common symptoms of both mania and hypomania include decreased need for sleep, increased talkativeness, and increased goal-directed activity.
Bipolar Disorder Characteristics
- The defining characteristic of bipolar I disorder is one or more manic or mixed episodes, often accompanied by depressive episodes.
- A mixed episode in bipolar disorder is a period of time (at least 1 week) where symptoms of both a manic and depressive episode occur simultaneously.
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