Unipolar depression is depression that:A) occurs without periods of mania.B) stems from a single event in one's life.C) includes only extreme sadness as a symptom.D) occurs only in polar regions due to the lengthy absence of sunlight during winter.

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Unipolar depression is depression that:A)  occurs without periods of mania.B)  stems from a single event in one's life.C)  includes only extreme sadness as a symptom.D)  occurs only in polar regions due to the lengthy absence of sunlight during winter.

Camille Blandin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Unipolar depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is characterized by depressive episodes without the manic or hypomanic episodes that are seen in bipolar disorder, hence unipolar refers to the presence of one pole or type of mood state (depression) only.

Unipolar depression is depression that:

A) occurs without periods of mania.
B) stems from a single event in one's life.
C) includes only extreme sadness as a symptom.
D) occurs only in polar regions due to the lengthy absence of sunlight during winter.

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