Which of these is the most commonly diagnosed affective disorder?
A)unipolar depression
B)mania
C)bipolar disorder
D)histrionic depression

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Unipolar depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is the most commonly diagnosed affective disorder. It affects approximately 17% of adults at some point in their lives. Bipolar disorder, which involves cycles of depression and mania, is less common, affecting approximately 2.6% of adults. Mania and histrionic depression are not specific diagnostic categories in the DSM-5.

Which of These Is the Most Commonly Diagnosed Affective Disorder