Question

A young man is having trouble getting along with his roommate. Sometimes, his roommate does not speak for days. On other days, he speaks rapidly without stopping. He is often abrasive and aggressive. The roommate is showing symptoms of ___________.
(A) bipolar disorder.
(B) Major depression.
(C) Substance-induced mood disorder.
(D) Persistent depressive disorder.

Answer 1

The correct answer is a) bipolar disorder.

This disorder is associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows (ex. “not speaking for days”) to manic highs (ex. “speaking rapidly without stopping”).

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