A 12-year-old middle-school European-American girl from a middle-class socioeconomic background has been diagnosed with bipolar I disorder. Which of her characteristics is MOST unusual for those with bipolar I disorder diagnosis?

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While bipolar disorder can develop in childhood, it is less common in prepubescent children and tends to present itself more often in adolescence or early adulthood. This makes her age the most unusual characteristic for someone with a bipolar I diagnosis. Ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic background are not typically considered factors that impact the likelihood of developing bipolar disorder.

A 12-Year-Old Middle-School European-American Girl from a Middle-Class Socioeconomic Background