A major mental disorder characterized by the recurrence of manic episodes, depressive episodes, or mixed moods is:
A) bipolar disorder
B) megalomania
C) mood disorder
D) somatoform disorder

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Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of mania and depression, which can alternate or occur together as mixed episodes. Megalomania refers to an exaggerated sense of power or importance, but is not a recognized mental disorder. Mood disorder includes a range of disorders that affect a person's mood, including depression and bipolar disorder. Somatoform disorder involves physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition.

A Major Mental Disorder Characterized by the Recurrence of Manic