Which of the following is true of mood disorders?
A) Mania refers to a severe state of depression.
B) Bipolar disorder refers to a condition in which a person alternates between periods of depression and mania.
C) Dissociative fugue refers to a disturbance in emotional experience that is strong enough to intrude on everyday living.
D) Manic-depressive disorder refers to a severe condition of short-term memory loss.

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Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of depression and mania. Mania refers to a state of elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, and decreased need for sleep. It is distinct from depression, which is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. Dissociative fugue is not a mood disorder, but rather a dissociative disorder characterized by sudden and unexpected travel away from home or one's usual place of daily activities, with inability to recall some or all of one's past and confusion about personal identity or assumption of a new identity. Short-term memory loss is not a defining symptom of any mood disorder.

Which of the Following Is True of Mood Disorders