Belinda has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.Sometimes she can be very happy and almost deliriously excited,while at other times,she becomes extremely depressed.When she is in her excited state,she is introduced to several people whom she has never met before.She doesn't encounter them again for a few weeks,but when she does,she feels depressed.Which statement is true?
A) She is more likely to remember their names than if she were excited.
B) She is less likely to remember their names than if she were excited.
C) She is about equally likely to remember their names regardless of what state she is in.
D) She definitely will not remember their names in her depressed state but might remember their faces.

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Bipolar disorder can affect memory and cognitive processes, and during depressive episodes, a person may struggle with recall and concentration. Therefore, it is likely that Belinda is less likely to remember the names of the people she met while she was excited when she is in a depressed state.

Belinda Has Been Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder