People with bipolar II disorder experience episodes that meet the criteria for major depression, but have:
A)milder episodes of mania known as hypomania.
B)stronger episodes of mania known as hypermania.
C)milder symptoms of psychomotor retardation.
D)stronger symptoms of psychomotor agitation.

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People with bipolar II disorder experience major depressive episodes, but also have milder episodes of mania known as hypomania. This distinguishes bipolar II disorder from bipolar I disorder, where individuals have full-blown manic episodes. There may be some psychomotor agitation, but not at the level seen in bipolar I disorder.

People with Bipolar II Disorder Experience Episodes That Meet the Criteria