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ishan

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Lori has periods of dejection and apathy that are not as severe as are seen in major depression. She also
  has periods when she abruptly becomes elated and has little need for sleep.
 
  Her symptoms never reach the
  level of psychosis, but the mood swings have been recurrent for over four years. The best diagnosis for
  Lori is
 
  A) cyclothymia. B) Bipolar I disorder.
  C) recurrent dysthymia. D) schizoaffective disorder.

Question 2

Adjustment disorders
 
  A) do not lessen once the precipitating stressor is removed.
  B) are not disorders, but a selection of symptoms seen in response to normal events that necessitate
  change.
  C) occur within 6 months of a stressor.
  D) develop in response to normal life events.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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