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)"How long have you felt depressed?"
C)"Have you ever had a previous manic episode?"
D)"How often do you feel depressed?"

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A previous manic episode is necessary for a bipolar I diagnosis, while bipolar II is defined by a history of hypomanic episodes and major depressive episodes but no manic episodes. Questions A, B, and D may provide additional information but do not solely determine the distinction between bipolar I and bipolar II.

To Decide Whether a Person Should Be Diagnosed as Bipolar