Which of the following statements is true of bipolar disorder?

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Individuals with bipolar disorder can indeed experience rapid cycling, which is characterized by having four or more episodes of mania, hypomania, or depression within a year. This is contrary to the common perception that episodes are typically separated by longer periods. The other statements are incorrect: A) is false because individuals with Bipolar II experience hypomania, not extreme manic episodes with hallucinations; C) is incorrect because Bipolar I involves severe manic episodes, not a milder form of the disorder; D) is false because bipolar disorder affects men and women at roughly equal rates.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Bipolar Disorder