For four days, Kavya keeps a small diary of her moods. She finds many highs and lows in a single day: happy at school, irritated on a crowded bus, joyful with friends and a little sad at night. She still sleeps, studies and meets friends as usual. Which of the following names what she has observed?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Mood swings
Option (1) Mood swings — Correct. Changes in mood through the day are mood swings, and all of us have them. Kavya's feelings rise and fall with each situation she meets, which is normal and not a disorder.
Option (2) Bipolar mood disorder — Incorrect. In bipolar mood disorder, mania and depression come by turns, each lasting for a period and disturbing life. Kavya's moods change within hours and her daily life goes on as usual.
Option (3) Manic episodes — Incorrect. A manic episode is a lasting state of being too excited, active and talkative. Kavya's happy moments are short and come from ordinary events, so they are not mania.
Option (4) Major depressive disorder — Incorrect. Major depressive disorder means a long spell of low mood, loss of interest and other symptoms. A little sadness at night, with joy earlier the same day, does not show this.
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