A major difference between a depressive disorder and bipolar disorder is that only in bipolar disorder do people have _____.

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The key difference between depressive disorder and bipolar disorder is that bipolar disorder involves manic episodes, while depressive disorder does not. Depressive disorder involves persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, and other symptoms of depression, but not manic episodes. Therefore, choice C (manic episodes) is the correct answer.

A Major Difference Between a Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder