At various times, Cynthia, a 20 year-old college student, has been considered by her family and/or friends to be moody, high-strung, explosive, or hyperactive. Knowing the criteria for mood disorders you would diagnose Cynthia with:

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Ulises Duarte

17 January, 03:12

At various times, Cynthia, a 20 year-old college student, has been considered by her family and/or friends to be moody, high-strung, explosive, or hyperactive. Knowing the criteria for mood disorders you would diagnose Cynthia with:

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Allyson Keith · Answer 1

Cyclothymia

Explanation:

Cynthia should be diagnosed with Cyclothymia.

According to the question, Cynthia is moody and shows short periods of mood swings. Her mood changes spontaneously and then she gets normal. This might be confused as bipolar disorder but it is not so because bipolar disorders is characterized by long episodes of particular mood states. Secondly, Cynthia is able to lead a normal life. So, she is suffering from Cyclothymia.