Which of the following is a common symptom of the depressive phase in bipolar disorder but less likely in unipolar depression?
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Correct answer: Having a prior history of elevated mood episodes
A history of elevated mood (mania or hypomania) distinguishes bipolar depression from unipolar depression.
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