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Which disorder is characterized by the presence of both mania and depression that alternate with periods of normal mood? |
Major Depressive Disorder Bipolar I Disorder Schizophrenia Conversion Disorder |
Bipolar I Disorder |
Bipolar I disorder involves both mania and depression, which are alternately present and sometimes interrupted by periods of normal mood. Manic episodes rarely appear by themselves; they usually alternate with depression. Bipolar mood disorders were earlier referred to as manic-depressive disorders. |