Question

At various times, Cynthia, a 20-year-old college student, has been considered by her family and/or friends to be moody, high-strung, explosive, or hyperactive. Knowing the criteria for mood disorders, you would diagnose Cynthia with ___________.

Answer 1

The answer is cyclothymia.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cyclothymia is a disorder which is characterised by alternating periods of symptoms associated with depression, and periods of those associated with hypomania. In other words, the person cycles through unusually energic attitudes, to inactive or pessimistic behaviours.

In order to be diagnosed as a disorder, cyclothymia must last for at least one year.