A diagnosis of bipolar I disorder indicates that the person has met DSM-5 criteria for ________
A) an episode of mania.
B) an episode of mania or major depression.
C) an episode of hypomania and a major depression.
D) an episode of mania and psychosis.

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A diagnosis of bipolar I disorder requires the presence of at least one manic or mixed episode, regardless of whether there has been a preceding or following episode of depression. So, the correct choice is A.

A Diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder Indicates That the Person