________ cycles of mania and depression within a year lead to a diagnosis of rapid cycling bipolar I disorder.

A) Two or more
B) Three
C) Four or more
D) Less than three

Learning Objectives

• Understanding the criteria for diagnosing rapid cycling bipolar I disorder
• Recognizing the significance of the number of cycles of mania and depression within a year
• Identifying the different options for the number of cycles mentioned in the question