To decide whether a person should be diagnosed as bipolar I or bipolar II, a diagnostician must ask, ____.
A) "Have any of your close relatives ever had this problem?"
B) "Have you taken any medication for your moods?"
C) "Have you had a history of manic episodes?"
D) "Have you ever guilty about your disorder?"

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The key difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder is the presence of manic episodes. Bipolar I involves at least one manic episode, while bipolar II involves hypomanic episodes and major depressive episodes without full-blown manic episodes.

To Decide Whether a Person Should Be Diagnosed as Bipolar