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Personality Disorders — Unit test

Question 11 • Psychology ULHS B

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Jean has been increasingly hyperactive, staying up all night, and finishing her work assignments in record time during the past few weeks. She feels it is a big improvement from how she felt before, when she was worried about losing her job, had trouble concentrating, and felt extremely irritable. Jean is most likely suffering from __________ disorder.

Answer
A
major depressive
B
bipolar
C
phobic
D
generalized anxiety

Explanation

Jean’s periods of unusually high energy, little need for sleep, and increased activity suggest mania or hypomania. These episodes alternating with periods of distress and difficulty concentrating are characteristic of bipolar disorder. The correct choice is bipolar, not major depressive or an anxiety disorder.

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