Doug has been diagnosed with unipolar depression for the first time. If he is like most patients diagnosed with unipolar depression, he will __________.

A) remain depressed throughout his life span
B) suffer periods of deep depression
C) experience mood swings every few hours
D) experience a manic episode at some point in his life

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by a persistent low mood and lack of interest or pleasure in activities, without the manic episodes of bipolar disorder.

Manic Episode

A period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and increased energy or activity, often characteristic of bipolar disorder.

Mood Swings

are rapid and often extreme fluctuations in one's emotional state without a clear reason.