An affective disorder that includes both depression and mania is known as ________ disorder.
A)histrionic
B)bipolar
C)dual process
D)obsessive-compulsive

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Affective disorders are mood disorders and bipolar disorder is the only option that includes both depression and mania. Histrionic disorder involves excessive attention-seeking and dramatic behavior, dual process is not a recognized disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder involves a different set of symptoms such as repetitive and intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

An Affective Disorder That Includes Both Depression and Mania Is