Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Which disorder is characterized by the presence of both mania and depression that alternate with periods of normal mood?

Options:

Major Depressive Disorder

Bipolar I Disorder

Schizophrenia

Conversion Disorder

Correct Answer:

Bipolar I Disorder

Explanation:

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.