Although bipolar I disorder is described as "bipolar," ________
A) a depressed episode is not necessary for a diagnosis.
B) few patients show both manic and depressed symptoms.
C) both depressed and manic symptoms typically occur simultaneously.
D) a year or two commonly passes between manic and depressed episodes.

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Bipolar I disorder is characterized by at least one episode of mania, which can occur without a concurrent depressive episode. Therefore, a depressed episode is not necessary for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder.

Although Bipolar I Disorder Is Described as "Bipolar," ________