Which series of events is least likely to happen?
A) major depressive episodes that do not alternate with any manic episodes
B) manic episodes that do not alternate with depressive episodes
C) major depression that alternates with manic episodes
D) major depressive episodes that alternate with hypomania

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Manic episodes typically occur in the context of bipolar disorder, where they often alternate with depressive episodes. It is less common to have manic episodes without any depressive episodes at all, making option B the least likely scenario compared to the others, which describe patterns consistent with major depressive disorder, bipolar I disorder, and bipolar II disorder, respectively.

Which Series of Events Is Least Likely to Happen