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Hypomania in AP Psychology

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Definition

Hypomania is a mood state characterized by persistent disinhibition and pervasive elevated (euphoric) or irritable mood but generally less severe than full mania.

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Topic 8.4: 8.4 Bipolar, Depressive, Anxiety, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

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