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crobinson2013

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Carleen comes to therapy because she is feeling sad. Carleen says her she has often had periods of extreme sadness in the past and they typically last between 6 and 8 months.
 
  During those times she overeats, has trouble sleeping, feels exhausted all the time, and thinks a lot about dying. At other times, however, Carleen says she feels wonderful. During those times, which last about a week, she gets a lot done, feels as if she could do anything, talks a lot and quickly, doesn't sleep, but doesn't feel tired. Carleen says her up times are great and have never caused her any trouble. Carleen's most likely diagnosis is
  a. major depressive disorder.
  b. dysthymia.
  c. bipolar I.
  d. bipolar II.

Question 2

Why are family attitudes about obesity important?
 
  a. because they reflect the genetic influences on obesity
  b. because they will cause people to be happier when obese
  c. because the consequences are likely to remain with us
  d. they aren't - peer influence is more important



bobsmith

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Answer to Question 1

d. bipolar II.

Answer to Question 2

c. because the consequences are likely to remain with us



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