Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

  Which of the following disorders were earlier referred to as manic-depressive disorders?

Options:

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Panic Disorders

Conversion Disorders

Bipolar mood disorders

Correct Answer:

Bipolar mood disorders

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.