Bipolar disorder
A) appears to occur independent of external events.
B) may be triggered by a traumatic event and maintained through some psychological mechanism.
C) is seen in a majority of adults who experienced severe early childhood trauma.
D) is diagnosed most frequently in geographic areas of extreme temperatures.

Question

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While the exact causes of bipolar disorder are not fully understood, research suggests that traumatic events can trigger episodes and that psychological mechanisms can maintain the disorder.

Answer: C
 There is some evidence to suggest that severe early childhood trauma may increase the risk of developing bipolar disorder in adulthood.

Answer: D
 There is no known correlation between geographic location and the occurrence of bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorder