Bipolar Disorder Practice Test

Bipolar Disorder is best defined as a mood disorder with episodes of depression and mania (or hypomania).

A disorder of mood consisting of episodes of depression and mania (or hypomania) A persistent anxiety disorder with panic attacks A psychotic disorder with delusions only A sleep disorder with insomnia

Correct Answer:

A disorder of mood consisting of episodes of depression and mania (or hypomania)

Explanation:

Bipolar disorder is defined by mood episodes that alternate between depression and mania or hypomania. These episodes bring noticeable changes in energy, activity, sleep, and behavior and tend to recur over time. The defining feature is this pattern of distinct mood states, rather than persistent anxiety, psychosis, or sleep problems alone. Anxiety disorders center on fear and panic; psychotic disorders focus on delusions or false beliefs (which can occur during mood episodes but are not the defining pattern for bipolar); sleep disorders involve sleep issues rather than the mood-shift pattern that characterizes bipolar. Therefore, describing bipolar as a mood disorder with episodes of depression and mania or hypomania best matches its clinical definition.

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