Question

Angela has had several periods of extremely "up" moods. They last for a couple of weeks and she has gotten into trouble several times. During those times she doesn't sleep, spends way too much money, gets involved in bad business decisions, talks quickly and thinks even more quickly and believes she can do anything. The best diagnosis for Angela is_________.a. manic disorder.b. bipolar II disorder. c. bipolar I disorder.d. no disorder would be diagnoised.

Answer 1

Bipolar I disorder

Explanation: This is a mental health condition that leads to an extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Answer 2

c. bipolar I disorder.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bipolar I disorder is characterized by a severe manic episode lasting for a period of 7 days and usually requires immediate hospital care, unlike bipolar II disorder whereby the individual experiences only a hypomanic episode that does not last for long and may not require hospital care. Angela's symptoms is more characteristic of bipolar I disorder.