An individual with a bipolar I disorder who experiences two or more full cycles of mania and depression within a year without intervening normal periods is considered to have ______.
A) rapid cycling
B) sequential cycling
C) mixed cycling
D) differentiated cycling

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Rapid cycling is defined as having four or more episodes of mood swings within a 12-month period. In some cases, a person with bipolar I disorder may experience rapid cycling, which can be difficult to manage and may require different treatment approaches than non-rapid cycling bipolar disorder.

An Individual with a Bipolar I Disorder Who Experiences Two