Hippocrates' description of what he called "melancholia" is very similar to what we now call ______.
A) manic disorder
B) bipolar disorder
C) organic disorder
D) depression

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Hippocrates referred to "melancholia" as a condition characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Today, this description aligns with what we now call depression. While bipolar disorder and manic disorder may involve periods of elevated or manic mood, they do not necessarily involve feelings of sadness or despair. Organic disorders, on the other hand, refer to conditions with a physical basis, such as dementia or traumatic brain injury, and would not be an accurate description of Hippocrates' melancholia.

Hippocrates' Description of What He Called "Melancholia" Is Very Similar