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AP Psychology 5.4 D Describe the Symptoms and Possible Causes of Selected Bipolar Disorders Questions

Practise identifying bipolar disorders from alternating depressive and elevated-energy periods, and relate bipolar disorder to genetic and biological influences.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Psychology

Exam points

  • Identify Bipolar II from depressive episodes interrupted by shorter periods of elevated energy.
  • Select bipolar disorder when evidence asks which condition has the strongest biological basis.

AP Psychology 5.4 D Describe the Symptoms and Possible Causes of Selected Bipolar Disorders Questions question 1

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For years, Sutton has suffered from bouts of depression during which she feels very low energy and struggles to complete basic household tasks. She occasionally has an interlude of a few days during which she feels a surge of energy and a sense of optimism and competence, and during those times she functions relatively well. With which of the following disorders would Sutton most likely be diagnosed?

A

Persistent depressive disorder

B

Major depressive disorder

C

Bipolar I disorder

D

Bipolar II disorder

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