Author Question: The preferred term for a person diagnosed with phases of mania and depression is manic depressive ... (Read 82 times)

CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

The preferred term for a person diagnosed with phases of mania and depression is manic depressive disorder.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

To ensure that you use nondiscriminatory language, describe people in terms of their skills and abilities, not in terms of their gender, race, and cultural background.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE
The preferred term for a person diagnosed with phases of mania and depression is person
with bipolar disorder.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE
Guidelines for using nondiscriminatory language include describing people in terms of their
skills and abilities, not in terms of their gender, race, cultural background, appearance,
religion, age, or physical challenges.