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Cristian Jimenez
on Dec 27, 2024
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Which of the following statements is MOST accurate concerning the onset of bipolar disorder?
A) The symptoms tend to be most severe when the disorder has a late onset.
B) The peak age of onset is in the late teenage years.
C) The onset of bipolar disorder is spread evenly across almost all age groups.
D) The peak age of onset is during middle or late adulthood (age 40 and on) .
Bipolar Disorder
A mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.
Onset
The beginning or start of something, often referring to the initial stage of a disease or condition.
Age Groups
Categorizations of populations based on age, used in various contexts such as marketing, healthcare, and social research to understand differences between generations.
- Understand bipolar disorder as a mood disorder variant and learn about its signs.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand bipolar disorder as a mood disorder variant and learn about its signs.